Sugar cups to grams

Common sugar amounts in cups and grams

Granulated white sugar, US cup:

• 1/4 cup sugar = 50 g
• 1/3 cup sugar = 67 g
• 1/2 cup sugar = 100 g
• 2/3 cup sugar = 133 g
• 3/4 cup sugar = 150 g
• 1 cup sugar = 200 g
• 1 1/4 cups sugar = 250 g
• 1 1/2 cups sugar = 300 g
• 2 cups sugar = 400 g
• Powdered sugar, 1 cup = 113 g (lighter)
• Brown sugar, packed, 1 cup = 213 g (heavier)

Why white sugar is easy to measure by cup

Sugar crystals are small and dry. They settle into a cup the same way each time you scoop. Unlike flour, sugar does not get fluffier from sitting or denser from packing. That makes the 200 grams-per-cup value steady from batch to batch.

The one mistake to avoid is using powdered or brown sugar when a recipe says 'sugar' without saying which. Powdered sugar is 113 grams per cup, almost half the weight. Brown sugar is 213 grams per cup when packed, but only 145 if loose. Always check what your recipe wants.

FAQ

How many grams is 1 cup of sugar?

1 US cup of granulated white sugar is 200 grams. Powdered sugar is 113 grams per cup. Brown sugar, packed, is 213 grams per cup.

How many grams is 1/2 cup of sugar?

1/2 US cup of granulated sugar is 100 grams. It is one of the cleanest splits in baking.

Do I need to weigh sugar?

For granulated white sugar, the cup is reliable. For brown sugar and powdered sugar, weighing is more dependable because the packing and clumping change.

Is white sugar the same weight as brown sugar by cup?

No. Brown sugar weighs more when packed (213 grams per cup). Loose brown sugar weighs less (about 145 grams per cup). Most recipes assume packed.

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