1 cup Granulated Sugar to Grams

Q: How many grams are in 1 cup of granulated sugar?

One US cup of granulated sugar weighs about 200 grams.

Q: Should I weigh granulated sugar instead of using cups?

For baking, weighing is more consistent. Cup measures are useful when you do not have a scale, but density and measuring technique can change the result.

1 cup of granulated sugar converts cleanly because white sugar weighs 200g per cup.

Quick Answer

1 cup of granulated sugar equals:

200g

total weight

200g

per cup

tablespoons

Granulated sugar does not compress like flour, so level cups are a reliable estimate when a scale is unavailable.

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How This Conversion Works

The formula is cups times grams per cup. For granulated sugar, 1 cup x 200g per cup = 200g.

To compare this amount across other ingredients, see 1 cup to grams.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of granulated sugar?

1 cup of granulated sugar weighs about 200 grams, using 200g per cup.

How many grams are in 1 cup of granulated sugar?

Should I weigh granulated sugar instead of using cups?

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