Granulated Sugar
US Cup to Milliliter
Granulated Sugar — Quick Reference
Common us cup to milliliter conversions
| US Cup | Milliliter |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 59ml |
| ⅓ cup | 79ml |
| ½ cup | 118ml |
| ⅔ cup | 158ml |
| ¾ cup | 177ml |
| 1 cup | 237ml |
| 1½ cups | 355ml |
| 2 cups | 473ml |
Based on granulated sugar density of 0.85 g/ml (poured method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Understanding Granulated Sugar Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
Converting 1 us cup to milliliter is a direct volume conversion. One us cup equals 236.59ml, and one milliliter equals 1ml. So 1 us cup (236.59ml) equals 236.6 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 us cup of granulated sugar weighs approximately 237 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.