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.
- 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 →
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Common Sugar Conversions
Here are the most common sugar conversions from kilograms to cups.
| Kilograms | Cups |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kg | 2.5 cups |
| 1 kg | 5 cups |
| 2 kg | 10 cups |
| 3 kg | 15 cups |
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 above 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 above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 kg of granulated sugar in cups?
- 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.
Related to Sugar
Caster Sugar
Caster sugar swaps 1:1 by volume for granulated sugar and dissolves faster thanks to its finer grain, which helps in meringues and delicate sponges. They weigh close per cup (225 g caster vs 200 g granulated), so measure by weight for the most exact match. See our Caster Sugar converter.
Brown Sugar
Brown sugar swaps 1:1 by volume for granulated sugar and adds moisture and a caramel note from its molasses. Packed, it weighs more per cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh it when you want the texture and sweetness to land the same. See our Brown Sugar converter.
Raw Sugar
Raw sugar swaps 1:1 by volume for granulated sugar with a coarser crystal and faint molasses taste. It can leave a little crunch in delicate bakes, so dissolve it into the wet ingredients first when you want a smooth, even crumb. See our Raw Sugar converter.
Icing Sugar
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.
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