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How Many Grams in a Cup of Sugar?

The answer depends on the type of sugar! Granulated = 200g, powdered = 120g, brown = 220g per cup.

200ggranulated sugar / cup
220gbrown sugar / cup
120gpowdered sugar / cup
100ggranulated in Β½ cup

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Granulated Sugar β€” Cups to Grams

CupsGramsOuncesTablespoons
β…› cup25g0.88 oz2 tbsp
ΒΌ cup50g1.76 oz4 tbsp
β…“ cup67g2.36 oz5 tbsp
Β½ cup100g3.53 oz8 tbsp
β…” cup133g4.69 oz10 tbsp
ΒΎ cup150g5.29 oz12 tbsp
1 cup200g7.05 oz16 tbsp
2 cups400g14.1 oz32 tbsp
Baking tip: Always spoon sugar into your measuring cup and level it off β€” don't scoop directly from the bag! Scooping can pack in up to 30% more sugar than the recipe calls for.

All Sugar Types β€” 1 Cup in Grams

Sugar Type1 Cup (g)Β½ Cup (g)ΒΌ Cup (g)
Granulated white sugar200g100g50g
Brown sugar (packed)220g110g55g
Powdered / confectioners sugar120g60g30g
Caster sugar (superfine)190g95g48g
Raw / turbinado sugar200g100g50g
Coconut sugar85g43g21g
Pro tip: Use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results β€” especially for powdered sugar which varies wildly depending on how sifted it is!
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in a cup of sugar?

One cup of granulated white sugar is approximately 200 grams. Brown sugar is 220g and powdered sugar is 120g per cup.

How many grams in half a cup of sugar?

Half a cup of granulated sugar is approximately 100 grams.

How many grams in a cup of brown sugar?

One cup of packed brown sugar is approximately 220 grams.

How many grams in a cup of powdered sugar?

One cup of powdered (confectioners) sugar is approximately 120 grams.

Is a cup of sugar 200g or 225g?

It depends on the source! Most standard references use 200g per cup for granulated sugar. The variation comes from how the sugar is measured β€” spooned vs scooped into the cup.