How to Convert Cups of Sugar to Grams
Converting cups of granulated sugar to grams ensures baking precision. One cup of granulated white sugar equals approximately 200 grams.
To convert cups to grams, multiply by 200. For example, 1 cup x 200 = 200 grams. This applies to granulated white sugar; brown sugar and powdered sugar have different densities.
Brown sugar (packed) is ~220g per cup, powdered sugar is ~120g per cup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 cup of granulated white sugar equals approximately 200 grams.
1 cup of packed brown sugar equals approximately 220 grams.
1 cup of powdered (confectioner's) sugar equals approximately 120 grams.
Only brown sugar; granulated and powdered should be spooned and leveled.