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Sugar Grams to Cups: Granulated, Brown and Powdered Sugar Chart
One cup of granulated sugar weighs 200 g, packed brown sugar about 220 g, and powdered sugar about 120 g. Use the chart below to turn grams into cups, or the main grams to cups converter for other ingredients.
Sugar Grams to Cups Chart (25 g to 1000 g)
| Weight (grams) | Granulated sugar (200 g/cup) | Packed brown sugar (220 g/cup) | Powdered sugar (120 g/cup) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.12 cup 2 tbsp | 0.11 cup 2 tbsp | 0.21 cup 3 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.25 cup 1/4 cup | 0.23 cup 1/4 cup | 0.42 cup 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.38 cup 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp | 0.34 cup 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp | 0.62 cup 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.50 cup 1/2 cup | 0.45 cup 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp | 0.83 cup 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp |
| 125 g | 0.62 cup 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp | 0.57 cup 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp | 1.04 cup 1 cup + 1 tbsp |
| 150 g | 0.75 cup 3/4 cup | 0.68 cup 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp | 1.25 cup 1 1/4 cups |
| 200 g | 1.00 cup 1 cup | 0.91 cup 3/4 cup + 3 tbsp | 1.67 cup 1 1/2 cups + 3 tbsp |
| 250 g | 1.25 cup 1 1/4 cups | 1.14 cup 1 cup + 2 tbsp | 2.08 cup 2 cups + 1 tbsp |
| 300 g | 1.50 cup 1 1/2 cups | 1.36 cup 1 1/4 cups + 2 tbsp | 2.50 cup 2 1/2 cups |
| 400 g | 2.00 cup 2 cups | 1.82 cup 1 3/4 cups + 1 tbsp | 3.33 cup 3 1/4 cups + 1 tbsp |
| 500 g | 2.50 cup 2 1/2 cups | 2.27 cup 2 1/4 cups | 4.17 cup 4 cups + 3 tbsp |
| 750 g | 3.75 cup 3 3/4 cups | 3.41 cup 3 1/4 cups + 3 tbsp | 6.25 cup 6 1/4 cups |
| 1000 g | 5.00 cup 5 cups | 4.55 cup 4 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp | 8.33 cup 8 1/4 cups + 1 tbsp |
Values use a US customary cup. Kitchen measures are rounded to the nearest tablespoon, and ingredient weights follow the standard spoon-and-level method. Brands, humidity and packing can shift a real cup by 5 to 10 percent, so weigh when precision matters.
Why Sugars Weigh Differently
Granulated sugar has crystals that leave small gaps, so a cup is 200 g. Brown sugar is moist and packed firmly, which removes air and raises a cup to 213 to 220 g. Powdered sugar is finely ground with cornstarch and very airy, so a cup is only about 120 g unsifted.
How to Measure Sugar by Volume
Level granulated sugar with a knife. Pack brown sugar firmly until it holds the shape of the cup when tipped out. Spoon powdered sugar in lightly without pressing. To convert grams to cups for flour or butter, use the homepage tool.
How many cups is 100 grams of sugar?
100 g of granulated sugar is 1/2 cup. Packed brown sugar is 0.45 cup and powdered sugar is 0.83 cup.
How many cups is 250 grams of sugar?
250 g of granulated sugar is 1.25 cups (1 1/4 cups). Packed brown sugar is 1.14 cups, about 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons.
How many grams is 1 cup of sugar?
1 cup of granulated sugar is 200 g, packed brown sugar is about 220 g and powdered sugar is about 120 g.
How many cups is 500 grams of sugar?
500 g of granulated sugar is 2.5 cups. Packed brown sugar is 2.27 cups and powdered sugar is 4.17 cups.