Convert sugar between grams, cups, ounces, pounds, kilograms, tablespoons, teaspoons and milliliters with the calculator and detailed conversion charts below. The default values shown are for granulated white sugar measured in a leveled US cup.
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Sugar Grams to Cups, Ounces and Tablespoons Chart
Use this chart for common recipe amounts of granulated white sugar. Select another sugar type or cup standard to update every conversion table on this page.
| Grams | Ounces | US Cups | Nearest 1/16 Cup | US Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 0.0253 cups | < 1/16 cup | 0.404 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 0.0505 cups | 1/16 cup | 0.808 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 0.0758 cups | 1/16 cup | 1.212 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 0.101 cups | 1/8 cup | 1.616 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 0.1263 cups | 1/8 cup | 2.02 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 0.1515 cups | 1/8 cup | 2.424 tbsp |
| 40 g | 1.411 oz | 0.202 cups | 3/16 cup | 3.232 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 0.2525 cups | 1/4 cup | 4.04 tbsp |
| 60 g | 2.116 oz | 0.303 cups | 5/16 cup | 4.848 tbsp |
| 75 g | 2.646 oz | 0.3788 cups | 3/8 cup | 6.061 tbsp |
| 80 g | 2.822 oz | 0.404 cups | 3/8 cup | 6.465 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 0.5051 cups | 1/2 cup | 8.081 tbsp |
| 120 g | 4.233 oz | 0.6061 cups | 5/8 cup | 9.697 tbsp |
| 125 g | 4.409 oz | 0.6313 cups | 5/8 cup | 10.101 tbsp |
| 150 g | 5.291 oz | 0.7576 cups | 3/4 cup | 12.121 tbsp |
| 198 g | 6.984 oz | 1 cups | 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 200 g | 7.055 oz | 1.0101 cups | 1 cup | 16.162 tbsp |
| 225 g | 7.937 oz | 1.1364 cups | 1 1/8 cups | 18.182 tbsp |
| 250 g | 8.818 oz | 1.2626 cups | 1 1/4 cups | 20.202 tbsp |
| 300 g | 10.582 oz | 1.5152 cups | 1 1/2 cups | 24.242 tbsp |
| 350 g | 12.346 oz | 1.7677 cups | 1 3/4 cups | 28.283 tbsp |
| 400 g | 14.11 oz | 2.0202 cups | 2 cups | 32.323 tbsp |
| 450 g | 15.873 oz | 2.2727 cups | 2 1/4 cups | 36.364 tbsp |
| 500 g | 17.637 oz | 2.5253 cups | 2 1/2 cups | 40.404 tbsp |
| 750 g | 26.455 oz | 3.7879 cups | 3 13/16 cups | 60.606 tbsp |
| 1,000 g | 35.274 oz | 5.0505 cups | 5 1/16 cups | 80.808 tbsp |
Sugar Cups to Grams and Ounces Chart
Volume-to-weight conversions depend on the sugar type and, for brown sugar, whether it is packed. The table begins with granulated white sugar using the 198-gram US cup standard.
| Volume | Grams | Ounces | US Spoon Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4.12 g | 0.146 oz | 1 tsp |
| 1 tablespoon | 12.38 g | 0.437 oz | 1 tbsp |
| 1/8 cup | 24.75 g | 0.873 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/6 cup | 33 g | 1.164 oz | 2 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 1/4 cup | 49.5 g | 1.746 oz | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 66 g | 2.328 oz | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 3/8 cup | 74.25 g | 2.619 oz | 6 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 99 g | 3.492 oz | 8 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 132 g | 4.656 oz | 10 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 3/4 cup | 148.5 g | 5.238 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 198 g | 6.984 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cups | 247.5 g | 8.73 oz | 20 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cups | 297 g | 10.476 oz | 24 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 396 g | 13.968 oz | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cups | 594 g | 20.953 oz | 48 tbsp |
| 4 cups | 792 g | 27.937 oz | 64 tbsp |
Sugar Ounces to Grams and Cups Chart
These are dry weight ounces, not fluid ounces. Dry ounces measure the mass of sugar, while cups and spoons measure volume.
| Ounces | Grams | US Cups | US Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 oz | 7.09 g | 0.0358 cups | 0.573 tbsp |
| 0.5 oz | 14.17 g | 0.0716 cups | 1.145 tbsp |
| 1 oz | 28.35 g | 0.1432 cups | 2.291 tbsp |
| 2 oz | 56.7 g | 0.2864 cups | 4.582 tbsp |
| 3 oz | 85.05 g | 0.4295 cups | 6.873 tbsp |
| 4 oz | 113.4 g | 0.5727 cups | 9.163 tbsp |
| 5 oz | 141.75 g | 0.7159 cups | 11.454 tbsp |
| 6 oz | 170.1 g | 0.8591 cups | 13.745 tbsp |
| 8 oz | 226.8 g | 1.1454 cups | 18.327 tbsp |
| 12 oz | 340.19 g | 1.7182 cups | 27.49 tbsp |
| 16 oz | 453.59 g | 2.2909 cups | 36.654 tbsp |
| 32 oz | 907.18 g | 4.5817 cups | 73.308 tbsp |
Sugar Type Conversion Comparison
Different sugars fill a measuring cup at different weights. This table shows the sugar-specific reference values used in the calculator. These values help convert measurements; they do not make every sugar interchangeable in a recipe.
| Sugar Type | 1 US Cup | 1/2 US Cup | 1 US Tablespoon | 1 Ounce Equals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granulated white sugar | 198 g | 99 g | 12.38 g | 0.1432 cups |
| Brown sugar (light or dark, packed) | 213 g | 106.5 g | 13.31 g | 0.1331 cups |
| Confectioners' sugar (unsifted) | 113 g | 56.5 g | 7.06 g | 0.2509 cups |
| Superfine / caster sugar | 190 g | 95 g | 11.88 g | 0.1492 cups |
| Demerara sugar | 220 g | 110 g | 13.75 g | 0.1289 cups |
| Turbinado sugar (raw) | 180 g | 90 g | 11.25 g | 0.1575 cups |
| Coconut sugar | 154 g | 77 g | 9.62 g | 0.1841 cups |
| Maple sugar | 156 g | 78 g | 9.75 g | 0.1817 cups |
| Sparkling sugar | 228 g | 114 g | 14.25 g | 0.1243 cups |
| Swedish pearl sugar | 196 g | 98 g | 12.25 g | 0.1446 cups |
| Non-melting topping sugar | 114 g | 57 g | 7.12 g | 0.2487 cups |
| Sticky bun sugar | 99 g | 49.5 g | 6.19 g | 0.2864 cups |
How to Convert Sugar Measurements
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For dry weight conversions, 1 ounce = approximately 28.35 grams and 1 pound = approximately 453.59 grams. For the US culinary volume used in this chart, 1 cup equals 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
US Cups, Metric Cups and Imperial Cups
Recipes from different countries may use different cup sizes. Since sugar is converted from volume to weight, the gram amount in a cup changes when the cup volume changes. The converter lets you choose the cup standard used in your recipe.
| Cup Standard | Cup Volume Used | Approx. Granulated Sugar Weight | When It May Appear |
|---|---|---|---|
| US culinary cup | 240 mL | 198 g | American recipes |
| Metric cup | 250 mL | 206.25 g | Australian and metric-cup recipes |
| Imperial cup | 284 mL | 234.3 g | Some older UK or Commonwealth references |
Metric and imperial cup sugar amounts on this page are scaled from the stated 198 g per 240 mL granulated sugar standard. Crystal size, packing and moisture can introduce small real-world differences.
How to Measure Sugar Correctly
Granulated sugar, powdered sugar and packed brown sugar are measured differently in recipes. When precision matters, a kitchen scale and the correct sugar type provide the most consistent result.
Packed Brown Sugar
Brown sugar contains moisture and molasses, so many recipes call for it to be packed. This page uses the packed light-or-dark brown sugar reference value.
Confectioners’ Sugar
The calculator value is for unsifted confectioners’ sugar. Sifting aerates powdered sugar and changes the amount that fits into a cup.
Which Sugar Conversion Should You Use?
Everyday Baking Sugars
- Granulated white sugar: the default general-purpose sugar on this page.
- Brown sugar, packed: choose for packed light or dark brown sugar measurements.
- Confectioners’ sugar: choose for powdered sugar when measured unsifted.
- Superfine / caster sugar: choose for finer-grained sugar used in delicate baking and desserts.
Coarse and Specialty Sugars
- Demerara and turbinado: coarse sugars with distinct cup weights.
- Coconut and maple sugar: alternative granulated sugars with their own density.
- Sparkling and pearl sugar: decorating sugars; use their measured reference values.
- Non-melting or sticky bun sugar: specialty products included for measurement conversion only.
Frequently Asked Sugar Conversion Questions
How many cups is 100 grams of granulated sugar?
Using this page’s standard of 198 grams per US cup, 100 grams of granulated white sugar is approximately 0.5051 US cups, or about 1/2 cup.
How many cups is 200 grams of sugar?
For granulated white sugar, 200 grams is approximately 1.0101 US cups. The result changes for packed brown sugar, confectioners’ sugar or another sugar type.
How many grams are in 1 cup of granulated sugar?
This chart uses 198 grams per US cup of granulated white sugar. A cup of packed brown sugar or unsifted confectioners’ sugar has a different weight.
Is 1 cup of brown sugar the same weight as 1 cup of white sugar?
No. The reference values used here are 213 grams per packed US cup of brown sugar and 198 grams per US cup of granulated white sugar.
Is confectioners’ sugar measured before or after sifting?
The confectioners’ sugar conversion in this calculator is based on unsifted confectioners’ sugar. Follow the recipe instruction when it specifically asks for sifted sugar.
Are ounces of sugar the same as fluid ounces?
No. Ounces in these charts are dry weight ounces measured on a scale. Fluid ounces measure volume. This converter uses dry weight ounces for sugar weight conversions.
Can I substitute another sugar using the same converted measurement?
Not automatically. A correct weight conversion does not account for sweetness, moisture, crystal size, browning or how a sugar dissolves in a recipe.
Conversion Methodology
This converter uses published ingredient weight references for the listed sugar types. The default granulated white sugar standard is 1 US cup = 198 grams. Volume relationships use a practical culinary US cup of 240 mL, with 16 US tablespoons or 48 US teaspoons per cup. Metric and imperial cup results are calculated by scaling volume from the selected sugar’s US-cup basis.
Accuracy note: Sugar volume conversions are practical recipe estimates. Results can vary with crystal size, packing, humidity, sifting and product formulation. When precision matters, weigh the sugar in grams.
Sources
- King Arthur Baking Company. Ingredient Weight Chart. Accessed May 29, 2026.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology. Metric Kitchen: Cooking Measurement Equivalencies. Accessed May 29, 2026.
- United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. Measurement Conversion Tables. Accessed May 29, 2026.