Ingredient conversion

1 cup granulated sugar to grams

1 US cup of granulated sugar = 200 grams.
This uses the standard dry measure. Switch to metric, Australian/South African or imperial cup sizes in the converter below.

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Why this matters: A cup of flour, sugar, butter and honey do not weigh the same.

Granulated sugar cup to gram chart

CupsGrams
1/4 cup granulated sugar50g
1/3 cup granulated sugar66.7g
1/2 cup granulated sugar100g
2/3 cup granulated sugar133.3g
3/4 cup granulated sugar150g
1 cup granulated sugar200g
2 cup granulated sugar400g
3 cup granulated sugar600g

Accuracy note

For baking, small measuring differences can affect texture. If a recipe is precise, weigh granulated sugar in grams rather than relying only on volume.

FAQ

How many grams is 1 cup of granulated sugar?

1 US cup of granulated sugar is 200 grams using the standard dry measure.

Why can granulated sugar conversions vary?

Cups measure volume, grams measure weight. Different cup sizes and measuring methods can change the result, especially for dry ingredients.

Should I use grams or cups for baking?

Grams are usually more reliable because weighing removes variation from scooping, packing and cup size.