Grams to Cups
Granulated White Sugar Weight Reviewed

125 Grams of Sugar to Cups

Direct Kitchen Answer

125 grams of Granulated White Sugar equals ⅝ cup, or exactly 10 tablespoons.

For reliable recipe results, that equals 10.0 tablespoons or 30.0 teaspoons in US Customary Cup standards.

Density Note: Calibrated for Poured or scooped and leveled at a reference density of 200g per cup (0.845 g/mL).

Direct Answer

125 grams of Granulated White Sugar = 5/8 cups

Decimal value: 0.63 cups • Practical kitchen fraction: 5/8 cups

Tablespoons 10.0 tbsp
Teaspoons 30.0 tsp
Grams per Cup 200g / cup
Bulk Density 0.845 g/mL
Calibrated Measurement Condition: Poured or scooped and leveled
Exact Formula

Calculation & Mathematical Derivation

To convert 125 grams of Granulated White Sugar into US Customary measuring cups (236.6 mL):

Cups = Weight in Grams ÷ Grams per Cup (Bulk Density)
Cups = 125g ÷ 200g/cup = 0.63 cups (kitchen fraction: 5/8 cups)
Tablespoons = 125g ÷ 12.50g/tbsp = 10.0 tablespoons

This calculation is calibrated specifically for Poured or scooped and leveled under standard kitchen conditions (sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169655)).

Technique Note: Standard granulated sugar crystals pack consistently. 1 cup weighs 200g (7.05 oz) across both US customary and legal standards.

125g of Sugar Across Cup Standards

Because cup sizes vary internationally, here is how this weight converts across US Customary, US Legal, Metric, UK Imperial, and Japanese cups.

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) 125g 5/8 (0.63 cups) 10.0 tbsp 30.0 tsp
US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) 125g 5/8 (0.62 cups) 9.9 tbsp 29.6 tsp
Metric Cup (250 mL) 125g 5/8 (0.59 cups) 9.5 tbsp 28.4 tsp
UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) 125g 1/2 (0.52 cups) 8.3 tbsp 25.0 tsp
Japanese Cup (200 mL) 125g 3/4 (0.74 cups) 11.8 tbsp 35.5 tsp

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Condition: Poured or scooped and leveled • Standard granulated sugar crystals pack consistently. 1 cup weighs 200g (7.05 oz) across both US customary and legal standards.
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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces. Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.
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Calculated Result US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
5/8 cups (0.63)

Kitchen measure: 10 tbsp (10.0 tbsp)

125 grams of Granulated White Sugar equals approximately 5/8 cups (US Customary Cup).

10.0 Tablespoons
30.0 Teaspoons
147.9 mL Volume (mL)
4.41 oz Ounces (Weight)
Culinary Technique

How to Measure 125g of Granulated White Sugar Accurately

Standard refined cane or beet table sugar with consistent crystal density.

Pro Tip for Sugar:

Granulated sugar does not compress significantly like flour, making volume measurement relatively reliable, though weight ensures perfect sweetness.

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Authority & Verification

Scientific Methodology for Granulated White Sugar

The conversion calculations for Granulated White Sugar are derived from peer-reviewed laboratory bulk density measurements cataloged in USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169655). Volume calculations assume a standard US Customary culinary cup of 236.588 mL (8 US fluid ounces). Because factors such as humidity, particle size distribution, and scooping compression alter volumetric yield, weighing on a calibrated digital scale remains the gold standard in professional baking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 125 grams of Granulated White Sugar?

125 grams of Granulated White Sugar equals 5/8 cups in standard US Customary measuring cups (0.63 cups), or 5/8 cups in US Legal.

How many tablespoons is 125g of Granulated White Sugar?

125g of Granulated White Sugar equals approximately 10.0 tablespoons (or 30.0 teaspoons).

What is the density and measurement condition of Granulated White Sugar?

Under standard conditions (Poured or scooped and leveled), Granulated White Sugar weighs approximately 200 grams per US Customary cup (bulk density: 0.845 g/mL). Reference source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169655).

How do I measure 125g of Granulated White Sugar without a scale?

To measure 125g of Granulated White Sugar without a scale, use 5/8 cups (or approximately 10.0 tablespoons). Always ensure Granulated White Sugar is measured as: Poured or scooped and leveled.