How many grams is 1 cup of sugar?

1 cup of granulated sugar = 200 grams. All sugars, 1 cup: - Granulated sugar: 200g - Brown sugar (packed): 225g - Brown sugar (unpacked): 170g - Powdered sugar (unsifted): 133g - Powdered sugar (sifted): 106g - Caster sugar: 200g - Raw/turbinado sugar: 207g - Demerara sugar: 213g - Coconut sugar: 170g - Muscovado sugar: 201g - Icing sugar: 133g - Pearl sugar: 194g Formula: Weight (g) = cups × 236.6 ml × density (g/ml) 1 cup granulated = 236.6 × 0.845 = 200g

How many grams is 1 cup of brown sugar?

1 cup of brown sugar = 225g when packed, or 170g when unpacked. This 55g difference per cup is critical — most recipes mean packed unless they say otherwise. How to pack brown sugar: Spoon brown sugar into the cup and press it down firmly with your fingers or the back of a spoon. Keep pressing and adding until the cup is full and level. When you turn it out, it should hold the shape of the cup. Why it matters: Brown sugar is moist with molasses. Recipes use packed measurements to give a consistent, repeatable amount. Unpacked gives a much lighter, airier cup. Common amounts: - ¼ cup packed = 56g - ⅓ cup packed = 75g - ½ cup packed = 113g - ¾ cup packed = 169g - 1 cup packed = 225g - 2 cups packed = 450g

How many grams is 1 cup of powdered sugar?

1 cup of powdered sugar = 133g (unsifted, spooned into cup) or 106g (sifted before measuring). The difference is 27g per cup — significant for frostings and icings. Unsifted (133g): Spoon powdered sugar into the cup and level — this is the standard US measurement. Sifted (106g): Sift first, then gently spoon the airy sugar into the cup. When does sifting matter? - Buttercream and cream cheese frosting: sift to avoid lumps - Royal icing and glaze: sift for smoothness - Dusting over cakes: doesn't matter, just sift as you sprinkle - Cookie dough: sifting rarely necessary Pro tip: If a recipe says '1 cup powdered sugar, sifted' — measure first, then sift. If it says '1 cup sifted powdered sugar' — sift first, then measure.

Can I substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar?

Yes, with adjustment. By weight (recommended): - Substitute 1:1 by weight — 200g granulated = 200g brown sugar - The recipe will be slightly more moist and have a mild molasses flavour By volume (cup measures): - 1 cup granulated (200g) ≠ 1 cup brown packed (225g) - To substitute by cups: use slightly less brown sugar — about ¾ packed cup (170g) for every cup of granulated - Or: use the same cup volume but expect a denser, moister result Effect on baking: - Brown sugar has 5% more moisture (from molasses) - Cookies: spread less, chewier texture - Cakes: slightly denser, richer flavour - Works well in: cookies, muffins, banana bread, most cakes - Less ideal in: delicate white cakes, meringues, sugar syrups where colour matters Dark vs light brown sugar: - Both substitute equally for granulated - Dark brown has more molasses — stronger flavour, darker colour

How many grams is ¾ cup of sugar?

¾ cup of granulated sugar = 150g. Formula: 0.75 × 236.6ml × 0.845 g/ml = 150g Other sugars, ¾ cup: - Brown sugar (packed): 169g - Brown sugar (unpacked): 128g - Powdered sugar (unsifted): 99g - Powdered sugar (sifted): 80g - Caster sugar: 150g - Coconut sugar: 128g - Raw/turbinado: 155g ¾ cup is one of the most common sugar measurements in baking — appearing in cookie and cake recipes worldwide.

What is caster sugar and how does it convert?

Caster sugar (also spelled castor sugar) is a fine-grain white sugar — finer than granulated but coarser than powdered/icing sugar. Conversion: same density as granulated (0.845 g/ml) 1 cup caster sugar = 200g ½ cup = 100g ¼ cup = 50g 1 tbsp = 12.5g Why it has its own name: The ultra-fine grains dissolve faster than regular granulated sugar, making it ideal for: - Meringues and pavlova (dissolves quickly in egg whites) - Mousses and soufflés - Cold drinks (dissolves without stirring) - Delicate cakes and madeleines Can I substitute? - UK caster sugar ↔ US granulated sugar: use same weight, results nearly identical - Make your own: pulse granulated sugar in a food processor for 30 seconds - Do NOT substitute powdered/icing sugar — it contains cornstarch and behaves very differently

CUPS TO GRAMS — SUGAR CALCULATOR

Convert cups to grams (or grams to cups) for 12 types of sugar using real measured densities. Covers granulated sugar (200g/cup), brown sugar packed (225g) and unpacked (170g), powdered sugar unsifted (133g) and sifted (106g), caster, raw/turbinado, demerara, coconut, muscovado, icing, and pearl sug...

SUGAR CONVERTER

Sugar Type

Amount (cups)

WEIGHT

199.9 g

= 7.05 oz · 236.6 ml

1 cups × 236.588 ml/cup × 0.845 g/ml = 199.9 g

LIVE DIAGRAM

WEIGHT

199.9 g

1 cups Granulated sugar → 199.9 g

OUNCES

7.05 oz

MILLILITRES

236.6 ml

TABLESPOONS

16 tbsp

TEASPOONS

48 tsp

1 CUP = 199.9 g for Granulated sugar

Light

Dense

0.845 g/ml

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HOW TO USE

1
Choose direction: Cups → Grams or Grams → Cups. Select your sugar type from 12 options — granulated, brown sugar (packed or unpacked), powdered/icing sugar (sifted or unsifted), caster, raw/turbinado, demerara, coconut, muscovado, and pearl sugar. Each has its own real measured density.
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Enter your amount using the number field or tap a fraction preset (1 tsp, 1 tbsp, ⅛, ¼, ⅓, ½, ¾, 1, 1½, 2, 3 cups). The result, formula, and all equivalents (oz, ml, tbsp, tsp) update instantly. The formula is shown explicitly: cups × 236.6 ml/cup × density g/ml = grams.
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Pay attention to the warning notes for key sugars: brown sugar must be firmly packed (225g/cup packed vs 170g/cup unpacked — a 55g difference), and powdered sugar varies significantly between sifted (106g) and unsifted (133g). Muscovado should also be packed like brown sugar.

SUGAR GRAMS REFERENCE TABLE

Sugar Type	1 tsp	1 tbsp	¼ cup	⅓ cup	½ cup	¾ cup	1 cup	2 cups
Granulated sugar	4.2g	12.5g	50g	66.6g	100g	149.9g	199.9g	399.8g
Brown sugar (packed) *	4.7g	14g	56.2g	74.9g	112.4g	168.6g	224.8g	449.5g
Brown sugar (unpacked) *	3.5g	10.6g	42.6g	56.8g	85.2g	127.8g	170.3g	340.7g
Powdered sugar (unsifted) *	2.8g	8.3g	33.1g	44.2g	66.2g	99.4g	132.5g	265g
Powdered sugar (sifted) *	2.2g	6.6g	26.6g	35.4g	53.1g	79.7g	106.2g	212.5g
Caster sugar *	4.2g	12.5g	50g	66.6g	100g	149.9g	199.9g	399.8g
Raw / turbinado sugar	4.3g	12.9g	51.8g	69g	103.5g	155.3g	207g	414g
Demerara sugar *	4.4g	13.3g	53.2g	71g	106.5g	159.7g	212.9g	425.9g
Coconut sugar	3.5g	10.6g	42.6g	56.8g	85.2g	127.8g	170.3g	340.7g
Muscovado sugar *	4.2g	12.6g	50.3g	67g	100.5g	150.8g	201.1g	402.2g
Icing sugar *	2.8g	8.3g	33.1g	44.2g	66.2g	99.4g	132.5g	265g
Pearl sugar	4g	12.1g	48.5g	64.7g	97g	145.5g	194g	388g

* See notes. Brown sugar: packed unless specified. Powdered/icing sugar: unsifted unless specified.

SUGAR TYPE COMPARISON — 1 CUP

Sugar	1 cup (g)	Density	Key Notes
Granulated sugar	199.9 g	0.845 g/ml	—
Brown sugar (packed)	224.8 g	0.95 g/ml	Must be firmly packed into cup
Brown sugar (unpacked)	170.3 g	0.72 g/ml	Lightly spooned — use only if recipe specifies
Powdered sugar (unsifted)	132.5 g	0.56 g/ml	Spooned into cup, not sifted
Powdered sugar (sifted)	106.2 g	0.449 g/ml	Sift before measuring — for smooth frostings
Caster sugar	199.9 g	0.845 g/ml	Fine-grain; same density as granulated
Raw / turbinado sugar	207 g	0.875 g/ml	—
Demerara sugar	212.9 g	0.9 g/ml	Coarse crystals, packs slightly denser
Coconut sugar	170.3 g	0.72 g/ml	—
Muscovado sugar	201.1 g	0.85 g/ml	Very moist; pack firmly like brown sugar
Icing sugar	132.5 g	0.56 g/ml	Same as powdered sugar (unsifted)
Pearl sugar	194 g	0.82 g/ml	—

💡 Brown sugar (packed) = 225g vs unpacked = 170g — a 55g difference per cup that dramatically affects moisture and texture in baked goods.

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Cups to Grams — Sugar · Weight = Volume × Density · Brown sugar must be packed · Powdered sugar varies by sifting