How many grams in 1 cup of granulated sugar?
1 cup of granulated sugar weighs about 200 grams (7.1 oz). Fine crystals pack consistently, so cup measures are fairly reliable.
Cups to grams, for your ingredient
A cup of flour and a cup of honey weigh very differently. Pick the ingredient, enter the amount, and read it in any unit.
Weights are typical averages (US cup, 240 ml). Packing and brand change them by a few percent, so for baking a kitchen scale is more exact.
About granulated sugar
Fine, dry white crystals that sweeten, tenderise and help cakes and cookies brown and spread.
Measuring tips for granulated sugar
- Superfine sugar dissolves faster in meringues and drinks.
- Keep wet spoons out of the container to avoid lumps.
- Creaming it with butter traps air, which helps cakes rise.
What can replace granulated sugar?
Caster sugar is nearly identical by weight.
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How many grams are in 1 cup of granulated sugar?
About 200 grams using a US cup of 240 ml.
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of granulated sugar?
About 100 grams.
How much does 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar weigh?
About 12 grams.
Why does my result differ from other sites?
Packing, humidity and brand change the weight by a few percent. We use typical averages, so a scale is the most accurate option.