Cups of granulated sugar to grams
| Cups | US cup | Metric cup |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 50 g | 53 g |
| ⅓ cup | 67 g | 70 g |
| ½ cup | 100 g | 106 g |
| ⅔ cup | 133 g | 141 g |
| ¾ cup | 150 g | 159 g |
| 1 cup | 200 g | 211 g |
| 2 cups | 400 g | 423 g |
Grams of granulated sugar to cups
100 g½ cup
250 g1 ¼ cups
500 g2 ½ cups
US cups.
Measure it right
- 1Pour or scoopPour it into the cup, or scoop gently.
- 2Don’t shakeShaking settles it and adds weight.
- 3Level the topSweep a flat knife across the rim.
Nutrition
| Per | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 US cup | 774 | 0 g | 200 g | 0 g |
| 100 g | 387 | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g |
Common questions
Which cup size does my recipe use?
US recipes use 236.6 mL. Many Arab, UK and Australian recipes use a 250 mL metric cup, which holds about 211 g of granulated sugar.
Is it better to weigh granulated sugar?
Yes. A cup can hold more or less depending on how you fill it. A kitchen scale gives the same result every time.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy #169655 (1 cup = 200 g). Values are approximate.