How to measure it
Fill a dry measuring cup with white granulated sugar and sweep it level.
Grain size affects how much sugar fits between the walls of the cup. Use the separate entry for brown or powdered sugar.
Convert a different amountGranulated sugar
One level US cup of granulated sugar weighs approximately 198 grams.
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 US cup | 198 g |
| ½ US cup | 99 g |
| ⅓ US cup | 66 g |
| ¼ US cup | 49.5 g |
| 1 US tablespoon | 12.4 g |
| 1 US teaspoon | 4.1 g |
Reference weights · King Arthur Baking ingredient chart. Use your recipe’s published gram weight when available.