Convert Raw Sugar from Cup (US) to Grams

How many grams is 1 US cup of raw sugar?

1 US cup of raw sugar (turbinado sugar) is 192 grams. 2 US cups of raw sugar is 384 grams. 1/2 US cup of raw sugar is 96 grams. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of raw sugar is 48 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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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 Grams and other measurements.

cup(US)gramscupouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)48 g0.24 cup1.69 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)96 g0.48 cup3.38 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)192 g0.96 cup6.77 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)384 g1.92 cup13.54 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of raw sugar in grams?
1 US cup of raw sugar is 192 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of raw sugar is 384 grams and 0.5 US cups is 96 grams. 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 raw sugar converter
How many grams is 1.5 US cups of raw sugar?
1.5 US cups of raw sugar is 288 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of raw sugar is 192 grams and 2 US cups is 384 grams. 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 raw sugar in grams?
2 US cups of raw sugar is 384 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of raw sugar is 192 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
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 grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many grams is 1 US cup of turbinado sugar?
Turbinado sugar is another name for raw sugar, so 1 US cup of turbinado sugar is 192 grams, exactly the same as raw sugar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 384 grams and 0.5 US cups is 96 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are raw sugar and turbinado sugar the same thing?
Yes. Turbinado sugar is another name for raw sugar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of raw sugar is 192 grams under either name, and 2 US cups is 384 grams. 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) raw sugar in grams?
1/2 US cup of raw sugar is 96 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of raw sugar is 192 grams and 2 US cups is 384 grams. 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) raw sugar in grams?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of raw sugar is 48 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of raw sugar is 192 grams and 2 US cups is 384 grams. 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.
Is 1 cup of raw sugar 200 or 192 grams?
A cup of raw sugar weighs 200 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 192 grams in a US cup (240 ml), since the metric cup holds a little more. Most US recipes mean the US cup, while UK, Australian, and European recipes use the metric cup. The difference is small but worth checking when a recipe is precise. Weigh on a scale for the most reliable result.

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