Convert Raw Sugar from Cup (US)

How much is 1 US cup of raw sugar?

1 US cup of raw sugar (turbinado sugar) is 192 grams, about 6.77 ounces. 0.5 US cups of raw sugar is 96 grams and 2 US cups is 384 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Raw sugar is a coarse, lightly processed cane sugar with large golden crystals and a faint molasses taste, popular for sprinkling over muffins and scones or stirring into coffee. One metric cup (250 ml) of raw sugar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. When a recipe calls for raw sugar in cups but you only have scales, converting by weight keeps the sweetness and texture right.

The big crystals of raw sugar trap air and pack unevenly in a cup, so weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping. This page converts raw sugar between grams, cups, tablespoons, and more for any recipe.

Also known as

  • turbinado sugar
  • demerara sugar
  • sugar in the raw

White granulated sugar is more refined with finer crystals and no molasses notes. It weighs about the same per cup (200 g each) and swaps 1:1 by volume, though you lose the crunch and faint caramel flavour raw sugar gives. See our Sugar converter.

Brown sugar is soft and moist with added molasses, while raw sugar is dry with hard crystals. Brown sugar packs heavier (220 g vs 200 g per cup), so weigh when swapping and expect a moister, softer crumb. See our Brown Sugar converter.

Caster sugar is finely milled and dissolves fast, the opposite of raw sugar's coarse crystals. Caster is heavier by cup (225 g vs 200 g), so it is not a 1:1 swap by volume; weigh when substituting. See our Caster Sugar converter.

Icing sugar is ground to a fine powder for frostings and dusting, far smoother than raw sugar's large crystals. It packs much lighter (125 g vs 200 g per cup), so the two are not a straight swap. See our Icing Sugar converter.

Palm sugar is made from palm tree sap and shares raw sugar's coarseness and weight per cup (200 g). Palm sugar has a deeper, more complex flavour with earthy notes not found in raw sugar. See our Palm Sugar converter.

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

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Common Raw Sugar Conversions

Here are the most common raw sugar conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)48 g
0.5 cups (US)96 g
0.75 cups (US)144 g
1 cup (US)192 g
1.25 cups (US)240 g
1.5 cups (US)288 g
2 cups (US)384 g
2.5 cups (US)480 g
3 cups (US)576 g

Raw Sugar Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup48 g1.69 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup96 g3.38 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup192 g6.77 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup384 g13.54 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 US cup of raw sugar?
1 US cup of raw sugar is 192 grams, or 6.77 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of raw sugar is 96 grams and 2 US cups is 384 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the raw sugar converter
How many grams is 1 US cup of raw sugar?
1 US cup of raw sugar is 192 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 96 grams and 2 US cups is 384 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 US cup raw sugar in grams
How many US cups of raw sugar is 192 grams?
192 grams of raw sugar is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 US cup of raw sugar in ounces?
1 US cup of raw sugar is 6.77 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups is 3.38 ounces and 2 US cups is 13.54 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 US cup raw sugar in ounces
How do US cups and tablespoons compare as units?
US cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups (US) to tablespoons

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