1/2 cup of granulated sugar equals 100 grams using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 118g. Sifted: 85g.
How Many Grams is 1/2 cup of Granulated Sugar?
100g
Using Spoon & Level
≈ ½ cup
Measurement Methods Compared
Spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup, then level off with a straight knife.
All Methods & Units Compared
| Unit | Spoon & Level | Dip & Sweep | Sifted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grams | 100g | 118g | 85g |
| Tablespoons | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Teaspoons | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Milliliters | 118.29 | 118.29 | 118.29 |
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Chocolate Chip Cookies (scaled to 1x, serves 24)
| Ingredient | Grams | Cups |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 280g | 2 ¼ cups |
| Brown Sugar (packed)(packed) | 165g | ¾ cup |
| Granulated Sugar | 100g | ½ cup |
| Butter(softened) | 230g | 1 ⅛ cups |
How to Measure 1/2 cup of Granulated Sugar - 3 Methods Compared
Spoon & Level
½ cups
(200g/cup)
✅ Recommended
Dip & Sweep
⅜ cups
(236g/cup)
⚠️ Heavy +18%
Sifted
⅝ cups
(170g/cup)
🪶 Light -15%
Granulated Sugar - Cups to Grams Conversion Table
Baking Recipes Using Granulated Sugar (in Grams & Cups)
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Serves 24 - Uses 100g granulated
- 280g(2 and ¼)
- Brown Sugar (packed)(packed)165g(¾)
- 100g(½)
- Butter(softened)230g(1)
Granulated Sugar Nutrition Facts - 100g (Calories, Carbs & Protein)
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Per 1 cup (spoon & level): 774 calories, 200g carbs, 0g protein, 0g fat
Values are approximate and based on USDA data.
How to Measure Granulated Sugar Correctly
Granulated sugar should be spooned and leveled, not packed. It does not compress like brown sugar.
For the most accurate sugar measurement, use a kitchen scale. 1 cup of granulated sugar weighs approximately 200g.
Sugar is hygroscopic - it absorbs moisture from the air. Store in an airtight container to prevent clumping.
100g of granulated sugar is about 1/2 cup using Spoon & Level. For consistency, stick to one measuring method across the whole recipe.
Why Cup-to-Grams Accuracy Matters for Granulated Sugar
Small cup changes create big weight differences. For granulated sugar, 1/2 cup is about 100g, but just 1/4 cup more jumps to 150g.
This is why cup-based recipes can drift: packed, loose, or sifted volume can shift your actual grams. Using grams keeps hydration and texture consistent across batches.
1/4 cup
50g
1/2 cup (exact)
100g
3/4 cup
150g
If your recipe starts in cups, convert once to grams and bake by weight. That avoids hidden volume error and makes your result repeatable every time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Granulated Sugar Cups to Grams
1/2 cup of granulated sugar equals about 100g using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 118g. Sifted: 85g.
Yes. The same cup volume can vary by method. For this amount: Spoon & Level 100g, Dip & Sweep 118g, Sifted 85g.
1 cup of granulated sugar is approximately 200g with Spoon & Level.