Turbinado Sugar
Metric Cup to Gram
US Cup (236ml)
189.3g
Metric Cup (250ml)
200.0g
A US cup (236.59ml) of turbinado sugar weighs 189g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 200g. That's a 5.7% difference - make sure you know which cup size your recipe uses!
Turbinado Sugar — Quick Reference
Common metric cup to gram conversions
| Metric Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 50g |
| ⅓ cup | 67g |
| ½ cup | 100g |
| ⅔ cup | 133g |
| ¾ cup | 150g |
| 1 cup | 200g |
| 1½ cups | 300g |
| 2 cups | 400g |
Based on turbinado sugar density of 0.8 g/ml (poured method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Understanding Turbinado Sugar Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
To convert 1 metric cup of turbinado sugar to gram, we use the density of turbinado sugar (0.8 g/ml). A metric cup contains 250ml, so 1 metric cup equals 250ml. Multiplying by the density: 250ml × 0.8 g/ml = 200g.
US vs Metric Cups: Why It Matters
When converting turbinado sugar, the cup size matters significantly. A US cup (236.6ml) of turbinado sugar weighs 189g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 200g—a difference of 11g (6%). If you're following a recipe from a different country, using the wrong cup size could affect your results. American recipes use US cups, while recipes from Australia, UK, and most other countries use metric cups.
Measurement Tip
Measure turbinado 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 0.8 g/ml for turbinado sugar is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 168842). This measurement was taken with turbinado sugar poured into the measuring cup.