How Much Is 240 Grams of Granulated Sugar in Cups?
240 grams of granulated sugar equals 1.20 cups. Granulated sugar has a density of 200g per cup. Because grams measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 240 grams of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of granulated sugar = 200g
- 240g ÷ 200g/cup = 1.2 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Granulated sugar should be spooned into the measuring cup and leveled off. Do not pack it unless the recipe specifically says to (packing is only standard for brown sugar).
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (240 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Granulated Sugar
| Grams | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 0.03 cups | 0.02 cups | 0.02 cups |
| 10 grams | 0.05 cups | 0.05 cups | 0.04 cups |
| 25 grams | 0.13 cups | 0.12 cups | 0.10 cups |
| 50 grams | 0.25 cups | 0.24 cups | 0.21 cups |
| 75 grams | 0.38 cups | 0.35 cups | 0.31 cups |
| 100 grams | 0.50 cups | 0.47 cups | 0.42 cups |
| 150 grams | 0.75 cups | 0.71 cups | 0.62 cups |
| 200 grams | 1.00 cup | 0.95 cups | 0.83 cups |
| 240 grams | 1.20 cups | 1.14 cups | 1.00 cup |
| 250 grams | 1.25 cups | 1.18 cups | 1.04 cups |
| 500 grams | 2.50 cups | 2.37 cups | 2.08 cups |
Understanding the Units
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.
What is a Cup?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.