How many gram is 1 us teaspoon of granulated sugar?

1 us teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs approximately 4 gram. This is based on a density of 0.85 g/ml for granulated sugar.

What's the difference between a US cup and metric cup of granulated sugar?

A US cup of granulated sugar weighs 201g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 213g—a difference of 11g. This is because US cups are 236.6ml while metric cups are 250ml.

How do I measure granulated sugar accurately?

For granulated sugar, spoon into the measuring cup and level off. Brown sugar should be packed firmly.

How much does ½ cup and 2 cups of granulated sugar weigh?

For granulated sugar: ½ cup = 2g, and 2 cups = 8g. Using a scale ensures consistent results every time.

Granulated Sugar

US Teaspoon to Gram

Ingredient

Recipe Region

US cups (236ml), tablespoons (15ml)

Metric

Metric cups (250ml), tablespoons (15ml)

Amount

From

Result

4.2g

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Understanding Granulated Sugar Conversions

The Math Behind This Conversion

To convert 1 us teaspoon of granulated sugar to gram, we use the density of granulated sugar (0.85 g/ml). A us teaspoon contains 4.93ml, so 1 us teaspoon equals 4.93ml. Multiplying by the density: 4.93ml × 0.85 g/ml = 4.2g.

US vs Metric Cups: Why It Matters

When converting granulated sugar, the cup size matters significantly. A US cup (236.6ml) of granulated sugar weighs 201g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 213g—a difference of 11g (6%). If you're following a recipe from a different country, using the wrong cup size could affect your results. American recipes use US cups, while recipes from Australia, UK, and most other countries use metric cups.

Measurement Tip

Measure granulated sugar by spooning into your cup and leveling off. Unlike brown sugar, granulated sugar should not be packed—just fill and level for consistent results.

About Our Data

The density value of 0.85 g/ml for granulated sugar is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 169655). This measurement was taken with granulated sugar poured into the measuring cup.

View source data on USDA FoodData Central (ID: 169655)

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