5 cups of granulated sugar equals 1000 grams using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 1180g. Sifted: 850g.
How Many Grams is 5 cups of Granulated Sugar?
1000g
Using Spoon & Level
≈ 5 cups
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 | 1000g | 1180g | 850g |
| Tablespoons | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Teaspoons | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Milliliters | 1182.94 | 1182.94 | 1182.94 |
Try Different Weights
How to Measure 5 cups of Granulated Sugar - 3 Methods Compared
Spoon & Level
5 cups
(200g/cup)
✅ Recommended
Dip & Sweep
4 and ¼ cups
(236g/cup)
⚠️ Heavy +18%
Sifted
5 and ⅞ cups
(170g/cup)
🪶 Light -15%
Granulated Sugar - Cups to Grams Conversion Table
Granulated Sugar Nutrition Facts - 1000g (Calories, Carbs & Protein)
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1000g
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.
1000g of granulated sugar is about 5 cups 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, 5 cups is about 1000g, but just 1/4 cup more jumps to 1050g.
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.
4 3/4 cup
950g
5 cups (exact)
1000g
5 1/4 cups
1050g
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
5 cups of granulated sugar equals about 1000g using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 1180g. Sifted: 850g.
Yes. The same cup volume can vary by method. For this amount: Spoon & Level 1000g, Dip & Sweep 1180g, Sifted 850g.
1 cup of granulated sugar is approximately 200g with Spoon & Level.