How to convert cups of sugar to grams
Formula: g = cup × 200
Worked example: 2 cup → 2 × 200 = 400 g
Multiply cups by 200 to get grams of granulated sugar. Brown sugar packed into the cup is heavier, about 220 g, and powdered sugar much lighter, about 120 g.
Cups of sugar to grams conversion chart
| Cups of sugar (cup) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 50 g |
| 0.5 cup | 100 g |
| 0.75 cup | 150 g |
| 1 cup | 200 g |
| 1.5 cup | 300 g |
| 2 cup | 400 g |
| 2.5 cup | 500 g |
| 3 cup | 600 g |
| 4 cup | 800 g |
| 5 cup | 1,000 g |
| 6 cup | 1,200 g |
| 8 cup | 1,600 g |
What is a cup of sugar?
A US cup of granulated white sugar weighs about 200 g. Unlike flour, sugar crystals pour evenly and barely compress, so cup measurements of sugar are quite consistent from one cook to another.
What is a gram?
Grams are the unit of sugar in recipes outside the US and on every Nutrition Facts label. The added sugars line counts grams: 4 g of sugar is about one teaspoon.