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Granulated White Sugar Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert Granulated White Sugar from grams to cups using 200g per US Customary cup. Find common conversions, tablespoon equivalents, and practical measurement guidance.

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Convert weight to volume accurately by accounting for density differences.

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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)
1/2 cups (0.50)

Kitchen measure: 8 tbsp (8.0 tbsp)

100 grams of Granulated White Sugar equals approximately 1/2 cups (US Customary Cup).

8.0 Tablespoons
24.0 Teaspoons
118.3 mL Volume (mL)
3.53 oz Ounces (Weight)

Measurement Standard & Density

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

Bulk Density: 0.845 g/mL
1 US Cup Weight: 200 grams
1 Tablespoon Weight: 12.5 grams
1 Teaspoon Weight: 4.17 grams
Measurement Condition: Poured or scooped and leveled
Cup Standard: US customary
Technique Variance: Standard granulated sugar crystals pack consistently. 1 cup weighs 200g (7.05 oz) across both US customary and legal standards.

Chef's Culinary Technique

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

Data Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169655)

Granulated White Sugar Grams to Cups Table

Standard conversions from grams to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons for Granulated White Sugar.

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
Sugar (10g) 10g 0.05 (0.05 cups) 0.8 tbsp 2.4 tsp
Sugar (25g) 25g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.0 tbsp 6.0 tsp
Sugar (50g) 50g 1/4 (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp
Sugar (75g) 75g 3/8 (0.38 cups) 6.0 tbsp 18.0 tsp
Sugar (100g) 100g 1/2 (0.50 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
Sugar (125g) 125g 5/8 (0.63 cups) 10.0 tbsp 30.0 tsp
Sugar (150g) 150g 3/4 (0.75 cups) 12.0 tbsp 36.0 tsp
Sugar (175g) 175g 7/8 (0.88 cups) 14.0 tbsp 42.0 tsp
Sugar (200g) 200g 1 (1 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
Sugar (225g) 225g 1 1/8 (1.13 cups) 18.0 tbsp 54.0 tsp
Sugar (250g) 250g 1 1/4 (1.25 cups) 20.0 tbsp 60.0 tsp
Sugar (300g) 300g 1 1/2 (1.50 cups) 24.0 tbsp 72.0 tsp
Sugar (400g) 400g 2 (2 cups) 32.0 tbsp 96.0 tsp
Sugar (500g) 500g 2 1/2 (2.50 cups) 40.0 tbsp 120.0 tsp

Granulated White Sugar Cups to Grams Table

Standard kitchen cup measurements converted to exact grams for Granulated White Sugar.

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
1/4 Cup of Sugar 50g 1/4 Cup (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp
1/3 Cup of Sugar 67g 1/3 Cup (0.33 cups) 5.3 tbsp 16.0 tsp
1/2 Cup of Sugar 100g 1/2 Cup (0.50 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
2/3 Cup of Sugar 133g 2/3 Cup (0.67 cups) 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp
3/4 Cup of Sugar 150g 3/4 Cup (0.75 cups) 12.0 tbsp 36.0 tsp
1 Cup of Sugar 200g 1 Cup (1.00 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
1 1/2 Cups of Sugar 300g 1 1/2 Cups (1.50 cups) 24.0 tbsp 72.0 tsp
2 Cups of Sugar 400g 2 Cups (2.00 cups) 32.0 tbsp 96.0 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of Granulated White Sugar?

One standard US Customary cup of Granulated White Sugar weighs approximately 200 grams under standard measurement conditions (Poured or scooped and leveled).

How do I measure Granulated White Sugar accurately without a scale?

Granulated sugar does not compress significantly like flour, making volume measurement relatively reliable, though weight ensures perfect sweetness. Source reference: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169655).

How many tablespoons and teaspoons are in a cup of Granulated White Sugar?

There are 16 tablespoons (or 48 teaspoons) in 1 standard US cup. For Granulated White Sugar, 1 tablespoon weighs approximately 12.5 grams, and 1 teaspoon weighs approximately 4.17 grams.

What is the bulk density of Granulated White Sugar?

The bulk density of Granulated White Sugar is 0.845 grams per milliliter (g/mL), according to USDA FoodData Central standards.