Pure refined sucrose crystals that provide sweetness, tenderize crumb, and retain moisture. Use the verified calculator and reference tables below to convert between grams, cups, ounces, and tablespoons.
Calibrated to 200g per US Customary Cup (0.845 g/mL).
Technique note: Pour or scoop directly into the measuring cup and level with a straight edge. Does not need fluffing.
Verified standard: 1 US cup of Granulated Sugar = 200 grams (USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 169655)).
Pour or scoop directly into the measuring cup and level with a straight edge. Does not need fluffing.
Culinary Science Tip: Granulated sugar packs consistently, making volume measurements more reliable than for flour, but weight ensures precise caramelization.
Standard source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 169655)
Common recipe cup measurements converted into exact grams and ounces (US Customary 236.6 mL cup):
| Cups | Grams | Ounces (oz) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 25 g | 0.88 oz | 2.0 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 50 g | 1.76 oz | 4.0 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 66.6 g | 2.35 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 100 g | 3.53 oz | 8.0 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 133.4 g | 4.71 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 150 g | 5.29 oz | 12.0 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 200 g | 7.05 oz | 16.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cups | 250 g | 8.82 oz | 20.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cups | 300 g | 10.58 oz | 24.0 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 400 g | 14.11 oz | 32.0 tbsp |
| 3 cups | 600 g | 21.16 oz | 48.0 tbsp |
Metric recipe weights in grams converted into US Customary cups and level tablespoons:
| Grams (Weight) | US Cups (Volume) | Exact Decimal | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.8 tbsp | 0.05 cups | 0.8 tbsp |
| 25 g | 2 tbsp | 0.13 cups | 2 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.25 cups | 0.25 cups | 4 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.38 cups | 0.38 cups | 6 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.5 cups | 0.5 cups | 8 tbsp |
| 120 g | 0.6 cups | 0.6 cups | 9.6 tbsp |
| 125 g | 0.63 cups | 0.63 cups | 10 tbsp |
| 150 g | 0.75 cups | 0.75 cups | 12 tbsp |
| 175 g | 0.88 cups | 0.88 cups | 14 tbsp |
| 200 g | 1 cup | 1 cups | 16 tbsp |
| 225 g | 1.13 cups | 1.13 cups | 18 tbsp |
| 250 g | 1.25 cups | 1.25 cups | 20 tbsp |
| 300 g | 1.5 cups | 1.5 cups | 24 tbsp |
| 350 g | 1.75 cups | 1.75 cups | 28 tbsp |
| 400 g | 2 cups | 2 cups | 32 tbsp |
| 500 g | 2.5 cups | 2.5 cups | 40 tbsp |
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