Granulated Sugar
Metric Cup to Milliliter
Understanding Granulated Sugar Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
Converting 1 metric cup to milliliter is a direct volume conversion. One metric cup equals 250ml, and one milliliter equals 1ml. So 1 metric cup (250ml) equals 250 milliliter.
Measurement Tip
Measure granulated sugar by spooning into your cup and leveling off. Unlike brown sugar, granulated sugar should not be packed—just fill and level for consistent results.
About Our Data
The density value of 0.85 g/ml for granulated sugar is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 169655). This measurement was taken with granulated sugar poured into the measuring cup.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 metric cup of granulated sugar weighs approximately 250 milliliter. This is based on a density of 0.85 g/ml for granulated sugar.
For granulated sugar, spoon into the measuring cup and level off. Brown sugar should be packed firmly.
Granulated Sugar has a density of 0.85 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 0.85 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.