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Sugar Converter

Direct Answer Summary

Sugar types have very different weights per cup. One cup of granulated white sugar weighs 200 grams (7.1 oz). One cup of firmly packed brown sugar weighs 220 grams (7.8 oz) due to added molasses moisture, while one cup of unsifted confectioners or powdered sugar weighs only 120 grams.

Convert cups to grams for granulated white sugar, packed brown sugar, and powdered confectioners sugar.

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Sugar Cups to Sugar Grams Calculator

Density: 200g/cup
Calculated Target Equivalent
240 GramsGranulated White Sugar
Volume Equivalent16 tbsp (236.6 ml)
Weight

240 g

8.47 oz
US Cups

1

Standard Measuring Cup
Tablespoons

16

48 tsp
Liquid Metric

236.6 ml

8 fl oz

Calibrated to standard culinary volume-to-density formulas. Fluff flour before scooping.

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Density Variance

Weight Beats Volume

A cup of flour weighs 125g, while a cup of granulated sugar weighs 200g. Density differences mean 1 cup cannot have a single fixed weight.

Flour Technique

Spoon & Level Method

Scooping directly from the bag packs flour down by up to 25% (150g+ per cup), causing dry, dense cakes and bread. Spoon into the cup and level off.

Convection Adjustment

Reduce Fan Temp by 20°C / 25°F

Fan-forced ovens circulate air more efficiently. When baking with convection, reduce standard recipe temperatures by 20°C (25°F).

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Sugar Converter (Granulated, Brown, Powdered) Reference Table

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Sugar Converter (Granulated, Brown, Powdered) Reference Table

Cooking & Baking Guide

Culinary Density Standards

Baking & Cooking Ingredient Conversion Chart.

Weight varies significantly by ingredient density. Here is the definitive culinary cross-reference chart from cups to grams and tablespoons.

Common Baking Ingredients (Volume to Weight in Grams)

Ingredient1 Cup1/2 Cup1/3 Cup1/4 Cup1 Tablespoon
All-Purpose Flour125g63g42g31g7.8g
Bread Flour127g64g42g32g7.9g
Cake Flour114g57g38g29g7.1g
Granulated Sugar200g100g67g50g12.5g
Brown Sugar (Packed)220g110g73g55g13.8g
Confectioners / Powdered120g60g40g30g7.5g
Butter (Solid/Melted)227g113g76g57g14.2g
White Rice (Uncooked)185g93g62g46g11.6g
Brown Rice (Uncooked)190g95g63g48g11.9g
Rolled Oats90g45g30g23g5.6g
Cocoa Powder100g50g33g25g6.3g
Whole Milk / Water240g120g80g60g15g

Oven Temperature Conversion Table

Fahrenheit (°F)Celsius (°C)Fan-Forced (°C)Gas MarkHeat Description
225°F110°C90°C1/4Very Cool
250°F120°C100°C1/2Very Cool
275°F140°C120°C1Cool
300°F150°C130°C2Cool
325°F165°C145°C3Warm
350°F177°C160°C4Moderate
375°F190°C170°C5Moderate
400°F200°C180°C6Moderately Hot
425°F220°C200°C7Hot
450°F230°C210°C8Hot
475°F245°C225°C9Very Hot
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Culinary Questions

Frequently Asked Questions.

Expert answers regarding kitchen unit conversions, ingredient density, and oven calibration.

Why must brown sugar be packed when measuring by volume?↓

Packing brown sugar removes large air pockets created by moist molasses coating the crystals, ensuring consistent density (220g per packed cup).

What is 1 cup of powdered sugar in grams?↓

One cup of powdered sugar (confectioners / icing sugar) weighs approximately 120 grams unsifted, or 100 grams if sifted before measuring.

How many grams is 1/2 cup of granulated sugar?↓

1/2 cup of granulated white sugar equals exactly 100 grams.

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