Granulated Sugar
Sugar·Density: 0.85 g/ml
Also known as: white sugar, table sugar, caster sugar
Density Information
0.85 g/ml(poured method)
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- Sugar is more consistent to measure than flour
Granulated Sugar — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 50g |
| ⅓ cup | 67g |
| ½ cup | 101g |
| ⅔ cup | 134g |
| ¾ cup | 151g |
| 1 cup | 201g |
| 1½ cups | 302g |
| 2 cups | 402g |
Based on granulated sugar density of 0.85 g/ml (poured method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of granulated sugar weighs approximately 201 grams. This is based on a density of 0.85 g/ml using the poured measurement method.
Granulated Sugar has a density of 0.85 g/ml when measured using the poured method. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure granulated sugar by weight (grams) using a kitchen scale. Volume measurements (cups) can vary by 10-30% depending on your measurement technique. This is especially important in baking where precision matters.