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How Much Is 264 Ounces of Granulated Sugar in Cups?

264 ounces of granulated sugar equals 37.42 cups. That's 7,484.27g, and Granulated sugar has a density of 200g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.

264 ounces of granulated sugar
=
37.42cups
Result using all cup standards info
37.42 cups (US) 35.41 cups (Metric Cup) 31.16 cups (Imperial Cup)
37.42

Formula and Step-by-Step

(ounces × 28.35g/oz) ÷ 200g/cup = cups
  1. Start with 264 ounces of granulated sugar
  2. Convert ounces to grams: 264 × 28.35 = 7,484.27g
  3. 1 cup of granulated sugar = 200g
  4. 7,484.27g ÷ 200g/cup = 37.42 cups

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Sugar is one of the easier dry ingredients to measure by volume because the crystals pack relatively consistently compared to flour or cocoa powder.

Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts

How granulated sugar scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (264 ounces) is highlighted.

4 oz0.57 cups5 oz0.71 cups6 oz0.85 cups8 oz1.13 cups10 oz1.42 cups12 oz1.70 cups16 oz2.27 cups264 oz37.42 cups

Other Amounts of Granulated Sugar

Ounces US Cups Metric Cup Imperial Cup
1 ounce 0.14 cups 0.13 cups 0.12 cups
2 ounces 0.28 cups 0.27 cups 0.24 cups
3 ounces 0.43 cups 0.40 cups 0.35 cups
4 ounces 0.57 cups 0.54 cups 0.47 cups
5 ounces 0.71 cups 0.67 cups 0.59 cups
6 ounces 0.85 cups 0.80 cups 0.71 cups
8 ounces 1.13 cups 1.07 cups 0.94 cups
10 ounces 1.42 cups 1.34 cups 1.18 cups
12 ounces 1.70 cups 1.61 cups 1.42 cups
16 ounces 2.27 cups 2.15 cups 1.89 cups
264 ounces 37.42 cups 35.41 cups 31.16 cups

Understanding the Units

What is an Ounce?

An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.

What is a Cup?

A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 37.42 cups, based on granulated sugar having a density of 200g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
First convert ounces to grams (1 ounce = 28.3495g), then divide by 200 (grams per cup). For 264 ounces: 264 × 28.3495 = 7,484.27g, then 7,484.27 ÷ 200 = 37.42 cups.
For the most accurate results, weigh granulated sugar on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Granulated and powdered sugars should be spooned into the measuring cup and leveled off. Do not pack them unless the recipe specifically says to.
Reverse the conversion: 37.42 cups × 200g/cup = 7,484.27g, then 7,484.27g ÷ 28.3495 = 264 ounces. Or use the Cups to Ounces converter.