How Much Is 48 Teaspoons of Granulated Sugar in Grams?
Converting 48 teaspoons of granulated sugar to grams gives 200.00 g. One teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs 4.17g, so 48 teaspoons is 48 × 4.17 = 200g. This conversion is specific to granulated sugar because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 48 teaspoons of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar = 4.17g
- 48 × 4.17 = 200g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Granulated sugar weighs 200g per cup. Different sugar types have different densities, so always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (48 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 48 teaspoons of granulated sugar (200g) is close in weight to a large apple (220g).
Other Amounts of Granulated Sugar
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.04 g | 1.06 g | 1.25 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.08 g | 2.11 g | 2.50 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.17 g | 4.23 g | 5.00 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 6.25 g | 6.34 g | 7.51 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 8.33 g | 8.45 g | 10.01 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 12.50 g | 12.68 g | 15.01 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 16.67 g | 16.91 g | 20.01 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 20.83 g | 21.13 g | 25.02 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 25.00 g | 25.36 g | 30.02 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 33.33 g | 33.81 g | 40.03 g |
| 48 teaspoons | 200.00 g | 202.88 g | 240.17 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A teaspoon (tsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4.929 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon. It is the standard measure for spices, leaveners, extracts, and other small-quantity ingredients.
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.