How many cups is 100 g of granulated sugar?

100 g of granulated sugar is about 0.49 cups.

Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 cup?

Because granulated sugar isn't the same density as water. A cup holds a fixed volume, and granulated sugar weighs more or less than water for that volume.

Grams of granulated sugar to cups

Answer

100 g of granulated sugar = 0.49 cups

Convert any amount

Amount gram = – cup

Conversion table

Grams	Cups
10 g	0.05 cup
25 g	0.12 cup
50 g	0.25 cup
100 g	0.49 cup
150 g	0.74 cup
200 g	0.98 cup
250 g	1.23 cup
300 g	1.47 cup
500 g	2.45 cup

Based on the US customary cup of 240 ml. A metric cup (250 ml) is about 4% larger.

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How to measure

Granulated white sugar pours and levels consistently, so volume-to-weight conversions are reliable. No need to pack it.

Frequently asked questions

How many cups is 100 g of granulated sugar?: 100 g of granulated sugar is about 0.49 cups.
Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 cup?: Because granulated sugar isn't the same density as water. A cup holds a fixed volume, and granulated sugar weighs more or less than water for that volume.

Related conversions

Values are approximate — ingredient density varies with brand, humidity and how you measure. For baking, weighing on a scale is always the most reliable method.