Batch Scaling Around 250g Granulated White Sugar
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 125g (4.41 oz) | ½ cup + 2 tbsp | 147.9 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 250g (8.82 oz) | 1 ¼ cups | 295.7 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 375g (13.23 oz) | 1 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp | 443.6 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 500g (17.64 oz) | 2 ½ cups | 591.5 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 750g (26.46 oz) | 3 ¾ cups | 887.2 mL |
Measuring 250g of Granulated White Sugar in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of granulated white sugar weighs 200g when measured poured or spooned & leveled, 250 Grams (250g) translates to 1.25 US cups (1 ¼ cups). By contrast, using the dip scooped measure (210g/cup — a 10g per-cup shift), 250g occupies 1 cup + 3 tbsp + ¼ tsp (1.19 cups).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 1 ¼ cups (20 tablespoons total) using poured or spooned & leveled technique. Pour sugar directly into the measuring cup and level with a flat blade. Dry granulated sucrose crystals flow freely without trapping excessive air.
Source note: USDA FoodData Central #169655 & Domino Sugar official specification (200g/cup)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 250 grams of granulated white sugar? ▾
250 grams of granulated white sugar (poured or spooned & leveled, 200g per US cup) equals 1 ¼ cups (1.25 US Customary Cups, 1.18 Metric 250 mL cups, or 20 tablespoons).
Why does granulated sugar weigh exactly 200 grams per cup? ▾
Pure sucrose crystals pack into a uniform bulk density of approximately 0.85 g/cm³, arriving reliably at 200g per US cup.
Does granulated sugar absorb moisture from the air? ▾
Yes, prolonged humidity causes surface dissolution and clumping; store in a dry, sealed airtight canister.