How many grams are in 1 cup of Sugar?
One US cup (240 ml) of granulated sugar weighs about 200 grams. A US customary cup (236.6 ml) holds about 197 g, a metric cup (250 ml) about 208 g, and an imperial cup (284.1 ml) about 237 g.
Cups of Sugar to grams
One US cup (240 ml) of granulated sugar weighs about 200 grams (7.1 oz), measured spoon and level.
Granulated sugar is free-flowing and barely compresses, which makes it one of the most consistent dry ingredients: however you fill the cup, you land within a few grams of 200 g.
Ingredient
200 grams
US cup · granulated sugar · spoon and level
More precise value: 200 grams
- Cup standard
- US cup · 240 ml
- Ingredient
- granulated sugar
- Method
- spoon and level
- Density
- 0.833 g/ml
- Sources
- USDA FDC · King Arthur
- Reviewed
- 2026-08
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Sugar by cup standard
The same volume weighs more in a larger cup. These figures scale the reference weight of 200 g per 240 ml US cup by each cup standard’s exact volume.
| Cups | US cup | US customary cup | Metric cup | Imperial cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⅛ | 25 g | 25 g | 26 g | 30 g |
| ¼ | 50 g | 49 g | 52 g | 59 g |
| ⅓ | 67 g | 66 g | 69 g | 79 g |
| ½ | 100 g | 99 g | 104 g | 118 g |
| ⅔ | 133 g | 131 g | 139 g | 158 g |
| ¾ | 150 g | 148 g | 156 g | 178 g |
| 1 | 200 g | 197 g | 208 g | 237 g |
| 1½ | 300 g | 296 g | 313 g | 355 g |
| 2 | 400 g | 394 g | 417 g | 474 g |
granulated sugar, spoon and level. Reviewed 2026-08.
Tablespoons and teaspoons
Spoon measures use the US definitions: 1 tablespoon = 14.79 ml (16 per cup) and 1 teaspoon = 4.93 ml (3 per tablespoon).
| Measure | Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 4.1 | 0.14 |
| 1 tbsp | 12.3 | 0.43 |
| 2 tbsp | 24.6 | 0.87 |
| 4 tbsp (¼ cup) | 49.3 | 1.74 |
| 8 tbsp (½ cup) | 98.6 | 3.48 |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 197.2 | 6.95 |
How to measure Sugar by volume
- Scoop or spoon the sugar into the cup — for granulated sugar the difference is small.
- Level the top with a straight edge.
- Caster (superfine) sugar measures essentially the same per cup as granulated.
Why the weight varies
Granulated sugar is free-flowing and varies little between brands; a level cup is dependable.
Sugar does more than sweeten — it controls spread in cookies and moisture in cakes, so gram accuracy still pays off in delicate bakes even though the cup measure is forgiving.
Which value we publish, and why
We publish 200 g per US cup (USDA FoodData Central); King Arthur lists 198 g.
Values you may see elsewhere
Sources: USDA FDC · King Arthur . Reference weight verified against USDA FDC, King Arthur. Reviewed 2026-08. Conversions are estimates — ingredient weight varies with packing and brand.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of Sugar?
One US tablespoon (14.79 ml) of granulated sugar weighs about 12.3 g, and one teaspoon (4.93 ml) about 4.1 g.
How many ounces is 1 cup of Sugar?
One US cup of granulated sugar weighs about 7.1 oz (200 g). Note these are weight ounces — for liquids, don’t confuse them with fluid ounces, which measure volume.