Quick Answer
One US cup of white sugar (granulated) weighs about 200 grams. That works out to 12.5 g per tablespoon and 4.17 g per teaspoon. Scoop and level; packed sugar weighs more. Weights vary slightly by brand, moisture, and how tightly you pack - for precise baking, a kitchen scale beats volume measures.
Key Facts
- 1 cup white sugar (granulated) = 200 g
- 1 tablespoon = 12.5 g
- 1 teaspoon = 4.17 g
- 1/2 cup = 100 g
- Scoop and level; packed sugar weighs more.
- Values assume standard US measures (1 cup = 236.59 mL)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 cup of white sugar (granulated)?
About 200 grams, scoop-and-level for dry ingredients. Scoop and level; packed sugar weighs more.
How many grams in a tablespoon of white sugar (granulated)?
One US tablespoon (15 mL) of white sugar (granulated) is about 12.5 grams. A teaspoon is 4.17 g.
Why does white sugar (granulated) weigh more (or less) than water?
Dry ingredients are weighed by how they pack into the cup volume. White Sugar (Granulated) has an apparent density of about 0.85 g/mL - lighter than water - depending on particle size and air gaps.
How many cups is 100 g of white sugar (granulated)?
100 g ÷ 200 g/cup ≈ 0.50 cups - about a little less than a full cup. The reverse table on this page covers 25-1000 g.
Should I weigh or measure by volume?
Weighing is more accurate - volume measures vary with how you scoop, pack, and level, and brands differ by 5-15%. For cookies and cakes where ratios matter, grams are the professional standard. The tables here convert either direction.