Granulated sugar: Cups to Grams
1 cup of granulated sugar weighs 198 grams (6.98 oz), measured spooned and leveled. The full chart below covers every common cup measure, and the converter handles any other amount.
Quick answer: 1 cup = 198 g · 1/2 cup = 99 g · 1 tablespoon = 12.4 g · 1 teaspoon = 4.1 g
Granulated sugar conversion chart
| US cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 50 g | 1.75 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 66 g | 2.33 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 99 g | 3.49 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 132 g | 4.66 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 148 g | 5.24 oz |
| 1 cup | 198 g | 6.98 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 297 g | 10.48 oz |
| 2 cups | 396 g | 13.97 oz |
About this weight
King Arthur; most charts round to 200 g. Published charts for granulated sugar typically range from 198-200 grams per cup, depending on how the cup is filled. For baking accuracy, weigh with a scale whenever a recipe gives grams; see why bakers weigh.
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