Granulated sugar in grams
200 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 4.2 grams |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 13 grams |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 200 grams |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 211 grams |
| 100 milliliters | 85 grams |
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Questions
How many grams is a cup of sugar?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of granulated sugar weighs 200 g. A metric cup (250 ml) weighs about 211 g.
How many grams is a tablespoon of sugar?
A 15 ml tablespoon holds about 13 g of granulated sugar and a US tablespoon (14.8 ml) about 13 g. A level teaspoon holds about 4.2 g.
How many grams is 100 ml of sugar?
100 ml of granulated sugar weighs about 85 g, less than 100 ml of water, because air stays between the crystals.
Is granulated sugar the same as caster sugar?
Not exactly. Caster (superfine) sugar has smaller crystals and dissolves faster, which suits meringues and delicate cakes. You can usually swap them one for one by weight; by volume, the finer sugar can weigh slightly more per cup.
Is a cup of sugar the same as a cup of powdered sugar?
No. A cup of powdered sugar weighs far less. Use the powdered sugar page for those figures.
A US cup of granulated sugar weighs 200 g according to the USDA. A 15 ml tablespoon holds about 13 g and a 5 ml teaspoon about 4.2 g.
Sugar crystals pack evenly, so cups are more reliable here than for flour. Fine and coarse sugars still differ a little from one brand to the next.
USDA FoodData Central #169655 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-19)