Convert Palm Sugar from Cup (US) to Kilograms

How many kg is 1 US cup of palm sugar?

1 US cup of palm sugar (coconut sugar) is 0.19 kg. 2 US cups of palm sugar is 0.38 kg. 1/2 US cup of palm sugar is 0.1 kg. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of palm sugar is 0.05 kg. Use the converter below for any amount.

Palm sugar is an unrefined sweetener made from the sap of palm trees, with a rich caramel flavour and subtle earthy notes. One metric cup (250 ml) of palm sugar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. When a recipe calls for palm sugar in cups but you prefer to measure by weight, this converter handles the calculation.

Palm sugar is sold as blocks, pastes, and fine granules, and each form packs into a cup differently. Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping, especially with blocks that need grating first.

Also known as

  • coconut sugar
  • jaggery
  • gula melaka

Brown sugar has a similar caramel depth and is the most common everyday swap for palm sugar. Brown sugar is moister and heavier by cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh when substituting and expect a slightly softer, sweeter result. See our Brown Sugar converter.

Raw sugar is a dry, coarse cane sugar with a faint caramel note and similar weight per cup (200 g). It lacks palm sugar's earthy depth but works as a 1:1 swap by weight in recipes where the flavour difference is minor. See our Raw Sugar converter.

Molasses is the dark syrup behind the earthy, bittersweet notes found in unrefined sugars like palm sugar. A small amount of molasses stirred into white sugar can approximate the flavour when palm sugar is unavailable. See our Molasses converter.

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No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

Palm Sugar Measurement Converter

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Common Palm Sugar Conversions

Here are the most common palm sugar conversions from cups (US) to kilograms.

Cups (US)Kilograms
0.25 cups (US)0.05 kg
0.5 cups (US)0.1 kg
0.75 cups (US)0.14 kg
1 cup (US)0.19 kg
1.25 cups (US)0.24 kg
1.5 cups (US)0.29 kg
2 cups (US)0.38 kg
2.5 cups (US)0.48 kg
3 cups (US)0.58 kg

Palm Sugar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting palm sugar from Cup (US) to Kilograms and other measurements.

cup(US)kgcupgramsounceslbtbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.05 kg0.24 cup48 g1.69 oz0.11 lb4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.1 kg0.48 cup96 g3.38 oz0.21 lb8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.19 kg0.96 cup192 g6.77 oz0.42 lb16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)0.38 kg1.92 cup384 g13.54 oz0.85 lb32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of palm sugar in kg?
1 US cup of palm sugar is 0.19 kg. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of palm sugar is 0.38 kg and 0.5 US cups is 0.1 kg. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the palm sugar converter
How many kg is 1.5 US cups of palm sugar?
1.5 US cups of palm sugar is 0.29 kg. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of palm sugar is 0.19 kg and 2 US cups is 0.38 kg. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of palm sugar in kg?
2 US cups of palm sugar is 0.38 kg. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of palm sugar is 0.19 kg, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact kg reading.
How many US cups of palm sugar is 0.19 kg?
0.19 kg of palm sugar is 0.99 US cups. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between kg and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in kg. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many kg is 1 US cup of coconut sugar?
Coconut sugar is another name for palm sugar, so 1 US cup of coconut sugar is 0.19 kg, exactly the same as palm sugar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 0.38 kg and 0.5 US cups is 0.1 kg. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are palm sugar and coconut sugar the same thing?
Yes. Coconut sugar is another name for palm sugar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of palm sugar is 0.19 kg under either name, and 2 US cups is 0.38 kg. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) palm sugar in kg?
1/2 US cup of palm sugar is 0.1 kg. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of palm sugar is 0.19 kg and 2 US cups is 0.38 kg. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) palm sugar in kg?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of palm sugar is 0.05 kg. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of palm sugar is 0.19 kg and 2 US cups is 0.38 kg. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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