Convert Sugar from Kilograms

How much is 1 kg of sugar?

1 kg of sugar (granulated sugar) is 5 cups, about 83.33 tablespoons or 250 teaspoons. 0.5 kg of sugar is 2.5 cups and 2 kg is 10 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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 our Caster Sugar converter.

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 our Brown Sugar converter.

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 our Icing Sugar converter.

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 our Raw Sugar converter.

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No scale? The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale removes the guesswork.

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Common Sugar Conversions

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

KilogramsCups
0.5 kg2.5 cups
1 kg5 cups
2 kg10 cups
3 kg15 cups

Sugar Conversion Chart

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

kgcupgramsounceslbcup(US)tbsptsp
0.5 kg2.5 cup500 g17.63 oz1.1 lb2.6 cup (US)41.67 tbsp125 tsp
1 kg5 cup1000 g35.25 oz2.2 lb5.21 cup (US)83.33 tbsp250 tsp
2 kg10 cup2000 g70.5 oz4.41 lb10.42 cup (US)166.67 tbsp500 tsp
3 kg15 cup3000 g105.75 oz6.61 lb15.63 cup (US)250 tbsp750 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 kg of sugar?
1 kg of sugar is 5 cups, or 83.33 tablespoons, 250 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 kg of sugar is 2.5 cups and 2 kg is 10 cups. 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 sugar converter
How many cups is 1 kg of sugar?
1 kg of sugar is 5 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 kg is 2.5 cups and 2 kg is 10 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact cups reading at any amount. 1 kg sugar in cups
How many kg of sugar is 5 cups?
5 cups of sugar is 1 kg. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between kg and cups 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 kg of sugar in US cups?
1 kg of sugar is 5.21 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 kg is 2.6 US cups and 2 kg is 10.42 US cups. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 kg sugar in US cups
How many tablespoons is 1 kg of sugar?
1 kg of sugar is 83.33 tablespoons. This conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 kg of sugar is 166.67 tablespoons and 0.5 kg is 41.67 tablespoons. Enter any other amount into the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading. 1 kg sugar in tablespoons
What is 1 kg of sugar in teaspoons?
1 kg of sugar is 250 teaspoons. Since the ratio is fixed, 0.5 kg gives 125 teaspoons and 2 kg gives 500 teaspoons. The converter above handles any other amount, and the chart on this page covers the common ones at a glance. 1 kg sugar in teaspoons
How do kg and grams compare as units?
Kg and grams are both units of weight, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. The ratio between them stays fixed regardless of what you are weighing, and the weight converter handles any amount between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms for any recipe you follow. Kilograms to grams

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