Cups to Grams: Granulated Sugar Conversion
1 cup of Granulated Sugar = 200 grams (7.05 oz)
Based on standard dry density factors for granulated sugar.
Convert cups to grams for Granulated Sugar instantly. Baking requires high precision, and using cups can cause significant errors due to density variations. Our calculator uses the true density of granulated sugar for the most accurate conversions.
Interactive Cups to Grams Converter
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Weight (Spooned/Sifted) 200g
(7.05 oz) Cups to Grams Reference Matrix
| Volume (Cups) | Weight (Grams) | Weight (Ounces) | Real-world Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 50g | 1.76 oz | Quarter cup size |
| 0.33 cups | 66g | 2.33 oz | Standard recipe amount for granulated sugar |
| 0.5 cups | 100g | 3.53 oz | Half cup size |
| 0.67 cups | 134g | 4.73 oz | Standard recipe amount for granulated sugar |
| 0.75 cups | 150g | 5.29 oz | Standard recipe amount for granulated sugar |
| 1 cup | 200g | 7.05 oz | One full cup base |
| 1.5 cups | 300g | 10.58 oz | Standard recipe amount for granulated sugar |
| 2 cups | 400g | 14.11 oz | Double recipe batch |
| 3 cups | 600g | 21.16 oz | Standard recipe amount for granulated sugar |
| 4 cups | 800g | 28.22 oz | Standard recipe amount for granulated sugar |
The Math behind the Conversion
Weight is calculated by multiplying volume by ingredient density:
grams = cups × 200 Since cups measure volume and grams measure weight, the cup size varies for each ingredient. For instance, a cup of sugar weights 200g, whereas a cup of flour weighs only 120g.