½ Cup Sugar to Grams
½ cup of sugar weighs about 100 grams (3.5 oz).
cups
100g
Quick:
1/2 cup of granulated sugar = 100 g
8Tablespoons
24Teaspoons
3.53Ounces
0.22Pounds
How many grams is ½ cup of sugar?
½ cup of sugar is 100 g. One US cup of sugar weighs about 200 g, so multiply the cups by 200.
½ × 200 g = 100 g
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 50 g | 1.8 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 67 g | 2.4 oz |
| ½ cup | 100 g | 3.5 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 133 g | 4.7 oz |
| ¾ cup | 150 g | 5.3 oz |
| 1 cup | 200 g | 7.1 oz |
| 1 ½ cups | 300 g | 10.6 oz |
| 2 cups | 400 g | 14.1 oz |
| 2 ¼ cups | 450 g | 15.9 oz |
| 2 ½ cups | 500 g | 17.6 oz |
| 3 cups | 600 g | 21.2 oz |
| 3 ½ cups | 700 g | 24.7 oz |
| 4 cups | 800 g | 28.2 oz |
Tips for measuring sugar
Granulated and powdered sugars are spooned and leveled; brown sugar is pressed firmly into the cup. For sticky syrups like sugar, lightly oil the cup so every gram slides out.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is ½ cup of sugar?
½ cup of sugar is about 100 grams.
How many ounces is ½ cup of sugar?
½ cup of sugar is about 3.5 ounces by weight.
How many tablespoons is ½ cup?
½ cup is 8 tablespoons.
Related conversions
Last updated: November 2026. Values use the US cup (236.6 ml) and the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.