Grams to Cups: Sugar
1 cup of granulated sugar weighs about 200 grams. Convert any amount between grams, cups and spoons below.
100 g of granulated sugar = ½ cup (0.5 exactly)
How much does 1 cup of granulated sugar weigh?
One US cup of granulated sugar weighs about 200 grams (7.1 oz). A tablespoon holds about 12.5 g and a teaspoon about 4.2 g.
| Amount | Sugar in grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 200 g |
| ¾ cup | 150 g |
| ⅔ cup | 133 g |
| ½ cup | 100 g |
| ⅓ cup | 67 g |
| ¼ cup | 50 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12.5 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.2 g |
Grams to cups granulated sugar chart
| Grams | Cups | Decimal cups |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | ⅛ cup | 0.12 |
| 50 g | ¼ cup | 0.25 |
| 75 g | ⅜ cup | 0.38 |
| 100 g | ½ cup | 0.50 |
| 125 g | ⅝ cup | 0.62 |
| 150 g | ¾ cup | 0.75 |
| 200 g | 1 cup | 1.00 |
| 250 g | 1 ¼ cups | 1.25 |
| 300 g | 1 ½ cups | 1.50 |
| 400 g | 2 cups | 2.00 |
| 500 g | 2 ½ cups | 2.50 |
| 750 g | 3 ¾ cups | 3.75 |
| 1000 g | 5 cups | 5.00 |
How to measure granulated sugar
Granulated and powdered sugars are spooned and leveled; brown sugar is pressed firmly into the cup. For sticky syrups like granulated sugar, lightly oil the cup so every gram slides out.
Sugar compared with other sugars & sweeteners
Different sugars & sweeteners weigh different amounts per cup, so never swap one for another by volume without converting.
| Ingredient | 1 cup in grams |
|---|---|
| Brown sugar (packed) | 220 g |
| Powdered sugar | 120 g |
| Honey | 340 g |
| Maple syrup | 320 g |
| Molasses | 337 g |
| Corn syrup | 328 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of granulated sugar?
One US cup of granulated sugar is about 200 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of granulated sugar?
100 grams of granulated sugar is about ½ cup (0.50 cups).
How many cups is 250 grams of granulated sugar?
250 grams of granulated sugar is about 1 ¼ cups (1.25 cups).
How many grams in a tablespoon of granulated sugar?
A level tablespoon of granulated sugar weighs about 12.5 grams.
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Last updated: November 2026. Values use the US cup (236.6 ml) and the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.