Sugar Cups to Grams Converter Formula

Understand the math behind the sugar cups to grams converter. Each variable explained with a worked example.

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Formulas Used

Weight

grams = cups * sugar_density

Ounces

oz = (cups * sugar_density) / 28.3495

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
cupsCups of Sugar(cups)1
sugar_densitySugar Type200

How It Works

How to Convert Sugar Cups to Grams

Formula

Grams = Cups x Sugar Density (g/cup)

Sugar density varies significantly by type. Brown sugar is measured packed, while powdered sugar is much lighter per cup due to air.

Sugar Weights Per Cup

  • Granulated: 200 g
  • Brown (packed): 220 g
  • Powdered: 120 g
  • Raw/Turbinado: 150 g

    • Worked Example

    Convert 1 cup of granulated sugar to grams.

    cups = 1sugar_density = 200
    1. 01Granulated sugar density: 200 g per cup.
    2. 02Multiply: 1 x 200 = 200 g.
    3. 031 cup of granulated sugar weighs 200 grams.

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