1 cup of granulated sugar equals 200 grams using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 236g. Sifted: 170g.
How Many Grams is 1 cup of Granulated Sugar?
200g
Using Spoon & Level
≈ 1 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 | 200g | 236g | 170g |
| Tablespoons | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Teaspoons | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Milliliters | 236.59 | 236.59 | 236.59 |
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Basic Vanilla Cake (scaled to 1x, serves 8)
| Ingredient | Grams | Cups |
|---|---|---|
| Cake Flour(sifted) | 240g | 2 ⅛ cups |
| Granulated Sugar | 200g | 1 cup |
| Butter(softened) | 115g | ½ cup |
| Whole Milk(room temperature) | 180g | ¾ cup |
How to Measure 1 cup of Granulated Sugar - 3 Methods Compared
Spoon & Level
1 cups
(200g/cup)
✅ Recommended
Dip & Sweep
⅞ cups
(236g/cup)
⚠️ Heavy +18%
Sifted
1 and ⅛ cups
(170g/cup)
🪶 Light -15%
Granulated Sugar - Cups to Grams Conversion Table
Baking Recipes Using Granulated Sugar (in Grams & Cups)
Basic Vanilla Cake
Serves 8 - Uses 200g granulated
- Cake Flour(sifted)240g(2 and ⅛)
- 200g(1)
- Butter(softened)115g(½)
- Whole Milk(room temperature)180g(¾)
Granulated Sugar Nutrition Facts - 200g (Calories, Carbs & Protein)
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 200g
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.
200g of granulated sugar is about 1 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 cup is about 200g, but just 1/4 cup more jumps to 250g.
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.
3/4 cup
150g
1 cup (exact)
200g
1 1/4 cups
250g
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 cup of granulated sugar equals about 200g using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 236g. Sifted: 170g.
Yes. The same cup volume can vary by method. For this amount: Spoon & Level 200g, Dip & Sweep 236g, Sifted 170g.
1 1/4 cups of granulated sugar is approximately 250g with Spoon & Level.