Convert Sugar from Kilograms to Cup

How many cups is 1 kg of sugar?

1 kg of sugar (granulated sugar) is 5 cups. 2 kg of sugar is 10 cups. 1/2 kg of sugar is 2.5 cups. 1/4 kg (0.25 kg) of sugar is 1.25 cups. 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 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.

Sugar Measurement Converter

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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 Cup and 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

What is 1 kg of sugar in cups?
1 kg of sugar is 5 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 kg of sugar is 10 cups and 0.5 kg is 2.5 cups. 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 cups is 1.5 kg of sugar?
1.5 kg of sugar is 7.5 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 kg of sugar is 5 cups and 2 kg is 10 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 kg of sugar in cups?
2 kg of sugar is 10 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 kg of sugar is 5 cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
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 cups and kg without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists kg but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many cups is 1 kg of granulated sugar?
Granulated sugar is another name for sugar, so 1 kg of granulated sugar is 5 cups, exactly the same as sugar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 kg is 10 cups and 0.5 kg is 2.5 cups. 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 kg of sugar is 5 cups under either name, and 2 kg is 10 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 kg sugar in cups?
1/2 kg of sugar is 2.5 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 kg of sugar is 5 cups and 2 kg is 10 cups. 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 kg sugar in cups?
1/4 kg (0.25 kg) of sugar is 1.25 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 kg of sugar is 5 cups and 2 kg is 10 cups. 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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