Ingredient conversion

Cups to Grams: Granulated Sugar

Convert U.S. cups of granulated sugar to grams with an ingredient-specific reference weight.

Calculated and reviewed by HomeTaskKit Editorial Team · August 4, 2026

Quick answer

This calculator uses 200 grams per level U.S. cup of granulated sugar. Brown and powdered sugar need different reference weights.

IngredientU.S. cups

Your result200 g

1 U.S. cup(s) of Granulated sugar

Formula: 1 × 200 g per U.S. cup

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Step by step

1
Enter the number of U.S. cups, including decimals or fractions as a decimal.
2
Read the gram estimate and the reference weight used for one level cup.
3
For high-precision baking, use a kitchen scale and follow the recipe author’s stated measure when available.

Source & method

Reference: USDA FoodData Central and published package measures. Results are practical estimates; complete labels, package directions, product specifications, and qualified professional advice take priority.