Sugar Grams to Cups Converter
1 cup sugar = 200 g
Quick Reference Table
| Grams | Cups (US) |
|---|---|
| 50 g | 0.25 cups |
| 100 g | 0.5 cups |
| 150 g | 0.75 cups |
| 200 g | 1 cups |
| 250 g | 1.25 cups |
| 300 g | 1.5 cups |
| 400 g | 2 cups |
| 500 g | 2.5 cups |
Granulated white sugar has a density of approximately 200 grams per US cup. Because sugar crystals are uniform and don't compress the way flour does, cup measurements for sugar are more consistent — but weight is still more precise for baking.
Different sugar types have different densities. Brown sugar is typically packed into the cup, adding more weight (~220g/cup). Powdered (icing) sugar is much lighter at around 120g/cup. This converter is calibrated for granulated white sugar.
For powdered sugar, see the powdered sugar converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 200g of granulated sugar is exactly 1 cup.
- ½ cup of granulated sugar is 100 grams.
- No. Packed brown sugar weighs about 220g per cup. Use the appropriate converter for brown sugar.
- 500g of granulated sugar is 2.5 cups.