Sugar Cups to Grams Converter
Convert cups of sugar to grams for granulated, brown, powdered and other sugars.
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Sugar weight per cup varies dramatically by type. A cup of granulated sugar weighs 200g, but powdered sugar weighs only 120g per cup because of all the air between the fine particles. Brown sugar is measured packed, which pushes it to 220g per cup. Getting these conversions right is critical for baking because sugar affects texture, moisture and browning.
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Frequently asked questions
1 cup of granulated white sugar weighs 200 grams (7.05 oz). This is one of the most consistent measurements because sugar granules pack uniformly.
1 cup of packed brown sugar weighs 220 grams. Brown sugar must be firmly packed into the measuring cup - lightly spooned brown sugar weighs significantly less.
1 cup of powdered (icing/confectioners) sugar weighs 120 grams. Sifted powdered sugar weighs even less. Always check whether a recipe means sifted or unsifted.
250g of granulated sugar is 1.25 cups. For brown sugar, 250g is about 1.14 cups. For powdered sugar, 250g is about 2.08 cups.
Yes, caster (superfine) sugar weighs approximately the same as granulated at 200g per cup. The finer grind dissolves faster but does not significantly change the weight per cup.