Sugar Grams to Cups Converter

200 grams of granulated sugar is exactly 1 cup, 100 grams is 1/2 cup, and 250 grams is 1.25 cups. White sugar weighs about 200 grams per cup. Use the converter below for any amount, or check the full chart.

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Sugar Grams to Cups

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Sugar Grams to Cups Chart

Quick reference for granulated white sugar at 200 grams per cup.

GramsCups
50 g1/4 cup
100 g1/2 cup
150 g3/4 cup
200 g1 cup
250 g1.25 cups
300 g1.5 cups
400 g2 cups
500 g2.5 cups

Sugar Types and Their Densities

Different sugars have different densities, so the grams-per-cup value changes with the type:

White Granulated Sugar

200g/cup

Standard table sugar, free-flowing crystals. The most forgiving for measurement.

Brown Sugar (Packed)

220g/cup

Contains molasses; must be firmly packed. Unpacked brown sugar is closer to 180g/cup.

Powdered / Confectioners' Sugar

120g/cup

Finely ground with cornstarch. Sift before measuring if lumpy.

Tip: for candy-making, caramel, and meringues, weigh sugar in grams — small differences affect crystallization and texture.

Sugar Grams to Cups: FAQ

100 grams of granulated white sugar is about 1/2 cup, based on 200 grams per cup.

200 grams of granulated white sugar is exactly 1 cup, since sugar weighs about 200 grams per cup.

One cup of granulated white sugar is about 200 grams. Packed brown sugar is heavier at around 220 grams, and powdered sugar is lighter at about 120 grams per cup.

250 grams of granulated sugar is about 1.25 cups (one and a quarter cups).

No. Granulated white sugar is about 200 grams per cup, while firmly packed brown sugar is denser at roughly 220 grams per cup. Always pack brown sugar unless the recipe says otherwise.