Granulated Sugar Cups to Grams
Convert cups of granulated sugar to grams. One US cup of granulated sugar weighs 198g when spooned in without packing and leveled.
1 cup of granulated sugar = 198 grams
US cup / 240 ml · granulated, uncompacted · spooned level
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1 US cup of granulated sugar equals
198 grams
- Tablespoons 16 tbsp
- Teaspoons 48 tsp
- Milliliters 240 ml
- Ounces 7.0 oz
Based on 1 US cup of granulated sugar = 198g
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Conversions are approximate and may vary by ingredient brand, packing, humidity, and measuring method. Spoons: 15 ml tablespoon, 5 ml teaspoon. Kitchen estimates have up to 10% volume rounding error; very small amounts use a threshold. See Methodology for the policy.
Granulated sugar cups to grams conversion table
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| Cups | Grams | tbspTablespoons | tspTeaspoons | ml | Copy or link to result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 50g | 4 | 12 | 60 | |
| ⅓ cup | 66g | 5.33 | 16 | 80 | |
| ½ cup | 99g | 8 | 24 | 120 | |
| ⅔ cup | 132g | 10.67 | 32 | 160 | |
| ¾ cup | 149g | 12 | 36 | 180 | |
| 1 cup | 198g | 16 | 48 | 240 | |
| 1½ cups | 297g | 24 | 72 | 360 | |
| 2 cups | 396g | 32 | 96 | 480 |
Values use a US cup (240 ml), a 15 ml tablespoon and a 5 ml teaspoon. Weights are rounded to the nearest gram.
Cup type comparison
“One cup” is not a single worldwide volume. Select the standard used by your recipe.
| Cup type | Volume | 1 cup granulated sugar |
|---|---|---|
| US cup / 240 ml | 240 ml | 198g |
| US customary cup / 236.6 ml | 236.6 ml | 195.2g |
| Metric cup / 250 ml | 250 ml | 206.3g |
How this conversion is calculated
Adopted reference value
1 cup of granulated sugar = 198 grams
Data last verified: 2026-08-04
Cup type
US cup / 240 ml
Measuring method
Granulated, uncompacted · spooned level
Measurement notes
- Granulated sugar pours and settles fairly consistently, so cup measurements are more reliable than flour.
- Spoon sugar into the measuring cup and level off the top with a knife for consistent results.
- Superfine (caster) sugar weighs slightly less per cup than standard granulated sugar in King Arthur's weight chart, so this value is for granulated sugar only.
- A kitchen scale removes any guesswork when a recipe needs precise sugar amounts.
Sources & how they compare
The adopted value and every comparison below come from the site's versioned ingredient dataset.
| Source | Reported value | Comparable source-cup value | Type | Method the source states | Adopted here | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart | 198 g per 1 cup (volume not stated) | 198g | Direct | not stated (the chart lists weights only) | Adopted | 2026-07-18 |
| USDA FoodData Central — Sugars, granulated (FDC 169655) FDC ID: 169655 Backup copy: nutritionvalue.org | 200 g per 1 cup (volume not stated) | 200g | Direct | not specified | 2026-08-04 |
Measuring step this site recommends: spooned level.
When sources disagree, follow your recipe: use its gram weights if it gives them, or measure the way its author did. The adopted value is one stated convention, not a correction of the other sources.
A comparable source-cup value only scales a half-cup or tablespoon serving to one source cup. When a source does not state the cup's exact volume, we do not present it as a fixed-milliliter normalization.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of granulated sugar?
One US cup (240 ml) of granulated sugar weighs approximately 198 grams when spooned in without packing and leveled.
How many grams are in ½ cup of granulated sugar?
Half a US cup of granulated sugar weighs approximately 99 grams.
How should I measure granulated sugar for this conversion?
Spoon granulated sugar into the cup without packing it down, then level it off. Changing the preparation or packing method can change the weight in a cup.
Does a metric cup of granulated sugar weigh the same as a US cup?
No. A metric cup is 250 ml, while the default US cup is 240 ml. One metric cup of granulated sugar weighs approximately 206.3g.
Why can another granulated sugar cups-to-grams chart show a different number?
Cup size, ingredient state, and measuring method can all change the result. This page states all three and links the source observations used for the adopted value.
Can I convert granulated sugar from grams back to cups?
Yes. Use the linked Granulated Sugar Grams to Cups page for the reverse calculation.