How many grams are in 1 cup of granulated sugar?
A reliable working number is 200 grams for 1 cup of granulated sugar.
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Quick kitchen answer
Granulated sugar is one of the easier ingredients to convert. A level cup is commonly treated as 200 grams, while brown sugar needs a separate packed-vs-loose check.
Open recipe converterCommon sugar conversions
| Cups | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 50 g |
| 1/2 cup | 100 g |
| 3/4 cup | 150 g |
| 1 cup | 200 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 300 g |
| 2 cups | 400 g |
Notes about measurement method
- Granulated sugar and packed brown sugar do not weigh the same.
- Brown sugar should be measured the same way it is used in the recipe: packed or loose.
- Tiny sugar differences usually matter most in cookies, candy, and syrups.
Where sugar measurements go wrong
Brown sugar is the trouble spot. If the recipe writer meant firmly packed brown sugar and you measure it loosely, the result can be dry, pale, and under-sweet even when the cup count looks right.
For syrups, candy, and crisp cookie doughs, sugar weight matters more than people expect. This is the kind of page where a scale saves a batch.
Common questions
Does brown sugar use the same conversion?
Not exactly. Packed brown sugar is heavier than granulated sugar.