Convert Sugar from Cup to Ounces

How many ounces is 1 cup of sugar?

1 cup of sugar (granulated sugar) is 7.05 ounces. 2 cups of sugar is 14.1 ounces. 1/2 cup of sugar is 3.53 ounces. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of sugar is 1.76 ounces. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

Sugar here means standard white granulated sugar, the everyday sweetener used in cakes, biscuits, sauces, and drinks. One metric cup (250 ml) of granulated sugar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. When a recipe lists sugar in cups but you only have kitchen scales, converting by weight keeps the sweetness and structure right.

Granulated sugar settles differently depending on how you scoop and level the cup, so weighing in grams gives more consistent results than volume alone. This page converts sugar between grams, cups, tablespoons, and more for any recipe.

Also known as

  • granulated sugar
  • white sugar
  • table sugar

Caster sugar is more finely milled than granulated sugar, so it dissolves faster and is the better choice for meringues and delicate sponges. They are close in weight (225 g vs 200 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in most recipes. See what 1 cup of caster sugar is in ounces.

Brown sugar contains molasses, adding moisture and a caramel flavour that granulated sugar lacks. Packed, it weighs more by cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh it when swapping to keep the sweetness and texture on track. See what 1 cup of brown sugar is in ounces.

Icing sugar is granulated sugar ground to a powder, used for frostings and dusting rather than creaming into batters. It packs lighter (125 g vs 200 g per cup), so the two are not a straight 1:1 swap. See what 1 cup of icing sugar is in ounces.

Raw sugar is a coarser, less refined cane sugar with larger crystals and a faint molasses taste. It weighs about the same per cup (200 g each) and swaps 1:1 by volume, adding crunch and a subtle caramel note. See what 1 cup of raw sugar is in ounces.

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7.05 Ounces

Common Sugar Conversions

Here are the most common sugar conversions from cups to ounces.

CupsOunces
0.25 cups1.76 oz
0.5 cups3.53 oz
0.75 cups5.29 oz
1 cup7.05 oz
1.25 cups8.81 oz
1.5 cups10.58 oz
2 cups14.1 oz
2.5 cups17.63 oz
3 cups21.15 oz

Sugar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting sugar from Cup to Ounces and other measurements.

cupouncesgramslbkgcup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup1.76 oz50 g0.11 lb0.05 kg0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup3.53 oz100 g0.22 lb0.1 kg0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup7.05 oz200 g0.44 lb0.2 kg1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup14.1 oz400 g0.88 lb0.4 kg2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

For the reverse conversion, see 1 ounce of sugar in cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of sugar in ounces?
1 cup of sugar is 7.05 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of sugar is 14.1 ounces and 0.5 cups is 3.53 ounces. 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 sugar converter
How many ounces is 1.5 cups of sugar?
1.5 cups of sugar is 10.58 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sugar is 7.05 ounces and 2 cups is 14.1 ounces. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of sugar in ounces?
2 cups of sugar is 14.1 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of sugar is 7.05 ounces, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact ounces reading.
How many cups of sugar is 7.05 ounces?
7.05 ounces of sugar is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in ounces. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of granulated sugar in ounces?
Granulated sugar is another name for sugar, so 1 cup of granulated sugar is 7.05 ounces, exactly the same as sugar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 14.1 ounces and 0.5 cups is 3.53 ounces. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are sugar and granulated sugar the same thing?
Yes. Granulated sugar is another name for sugar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of sugar is 7.05 ounces under either name, and 2 cups is 14.1 ounces. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup sugar in ounces?
1/2 cup of sugar is 3.53 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sugar is 7.05 ounces and 2 cups is 14.1 ounces. 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 sugar in ounces?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of sugar is 1.76 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sugar is 7.05 ounces and 2 cups is 14.1 ounces. 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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