Granulated Sugar Cups to Grams
Snapshot
1 cup of granulated sugar equals 198 grams. Conversion Encyclopedia keeps one fixed ingredient basis on this page so the calculator, common values, and reverse page stay aligned.
- Reference basis: 198 g per 1 US cup.
- Example: 2 cups = 396 g.
- Use the reverse page if you need the opposite direction with the same basis.
Use the interactive calculator below for custom values and the common-value table for quick checks.
Converter Calculator
Explanation
Use this page when a recipe gives granulated sugar in cups and you need a repeatable gram target. The converter keeps the assumption explicit: 1 level US cup of granulated sugar = 198 grams.
That makes recipe scaling easier without switching between inconsistent cup charts. The page stays anchored to the US cup standard (236.588 mL). Granulated Sugar can vary with crystal size, moisture, and caking, so the page keeps one explicit basis instead of mixing packing styles.
Common Conversion Values
| Cup | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | 50 |
| 1/3 | 66 |
| 1/2 | 99 |
| 1 | 198 |
| 1 1/2 | 297 |
| 2 | 396 |
| 3 | 594 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of Granulated Sugar?
1 level US cup of Granulated Sugar weighs 198 grams in this converter.
Does this use a US cup?
Yes. The factor is tied to the US cup definition (236.588 mL), not a metric cup.
Does crystal size or packing change the result for Granulated Sugar?
Granulated Sugar keeps one reference basis here, but crystal size, moisture, and caking can shift how much fits in a spoon or cup. That matters more with sugars and sweeteners than with a purely liquid measure.
How many grams are in 2 cups of Granulated Sugar?
2 cups of Granulated Sugar are 396 g using 198 g per cup.
How do I convert Granulated Sugar grams back to cups?
Use the mirror Grams To Cups page; divide grams by 198 to return cups.