Granulated sugar – grams to cups

Enter a weight and use the table to estimate the equivalent cups of Granulated sugar.

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  • US cup = 236.588 mL
  • 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
  • 1 tsp = 4.929 mL

Reference table

g Cups
50 0.25
100 0.5
150 0.75
200 1
250 1.251

Critical for the 'creaming method' where sharp crystals cut into butter to create air pockets for lift. Also essential for browning (Maillard reaction) and shelf-life.

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FAQ

Are these values exact?
They are approximations based on average density. For professional baking weigh Granulated sugar instead of measuring cups.
How do I scale recipes?
Multiply both the grams and cup values by the same factor to double or halve a recipe with Granulated sugar.

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