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Brown Sugar (Packed)
1 cup of packed brown sugar weighs 220g — always pack it firmly when measuring.
White Sugar Conversion: Cups to Grams
White granulated sugar is the most common sweetener in baking, providing sweetness, structure, moisture retention, and browning. When creamed with butter, it creates air pockets that help leaven cakes. Its neutral flavour pairs with virtually every baking ingredient.
200g per cup
13g per tablespoon
4.2g per teaspoon
7.05oz per cup
White Sugar Conversion Table
| Amount | Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup | 25 g | 0.88 oz | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| ¼ cup | 50 g | 1.76 oz | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| ⅓ cup | 67 g | 2.35 oz | 5.33 tbsp | 16 tsp |
| ½ cup | 100 g | 3.53 oz | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| ⅔ cup | 133 g | 4.7 oz | 11 tbsp | 32 tsp |
| ¾ cup | 150 g | 5.29 oz | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp |
| 1 cup | 200 g | 7.05 oz | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp |
| 1½ cups | 300 g | 11 oz | 24 tbsp | 72 tsp |
| 2 cups | 400 g | 14 oz | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp |
| 3 cups | 600 g | 21 oz | 48 tbsp | 144 tsp |
| 4 cups | 800 g | 28 oz | 64 tbsp | 192 tsp |
Quick White Sugar Converter
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams is 1 cup of White Sugar?
- 1 cup of White Sugar weighs 200 grams (7.05 oz).
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of White Sugar?
- 1 tablespoon of White Sugar weighs 13 grams.
- How many grams is 1 teaspoon of White Sugar?
- 1 teaspoon of White Sugar weighs 4.2 grams.
Did You Know?
- 1 cup of white sugar weighs 200g.
- Sugar is hygroscopic — it absorbs moisture, which helps keep baked goods soft.
- The Maillard reaction and caramelisation both require sugar and heat to create brown colour and flavour.
- 1 teaspoon of sugar contains about 16 calories.
- Caster (superfine) sugar has smaller crystals and dissolves faster than regular granulated.