Sugars & Syrups
Convert tablespoons of granulated sugar to grams
One tablespoon of granulated sugar weighs about 12.5 g, and half a tablespoon comes to roughly 6.25 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 tbsp of granulated sugar =
12.5 g
- oz
- 0.441
- kg
- 0.013
- lb
- 0.028
Granulated Sugar: 200 g per US cup · FAO / INFOODS density database. Granulated sugar barely compacts, which makes it one of the few dry ingredients where a cup is genuinely repeatable.
Full granulated sugar chart →Granulated Sugar at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 200 grams per US cup (FAO / INFOODS density database).
- 1 cup
- 200 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 12.5 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 4.17 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 7.05 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 0.5 cups
- Density
- 0.85 g/ml
tablespoons to grams chart for granulated sugar
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| Tablespoons (US) | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 12.5 g | 0.441 oz | 0.028 lb |
| 2 tbsp | 25 g | 0.882 oz | 0.055 lb |
| 3 tbsp | 37.5 g | 1.32 oz | 0.083 lb |
| 4 tbsp | 50 g | 1.76 oz | 0.11 lb |
| 5 tbsp | 62.5 g | 2.2 oz | 0.138 lb |
| 6 tbsp | 75 g | 2.65 oz | 0.165 lb |
| 8 tbsp | 100 g | 3.53 oz | 0.22 lb |
| 10 tbsp | 125 g | 4.41 oz | 0.276 lb |
| 12 tbsp | 150 g | 5.29 oz | 0.331 lb |
| 16 tbsp | 200 g | 7.05 oz | 0.441 lb |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat granulated sugar as 200 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.845 g/ml. From there:
- Your tablespoons figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (tbsp = 14.8 ml).
- The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
- The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 1/2 cups.
Measuring granulated sugar accurately
Granulated sugar barely compacts, which makes it one of the few dry ingredients where a cup is genuinely repeatable.
If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.
When cups are fine
- Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
- Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
- Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar?
1 tablespoon of granulated sugar is 12.5 g. This is based on a density of 200 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar?
2 tablespoons of granulated sugar is 25 g, and 6.25 g for half a tablespoon.
How much is 100 g of granulated sugar in cups?
100 g of granulated sugar is about 1/2 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.
Why do other sites give a different number for granulated sugar?
Granulated sugar barely compacts, which makes it one of the few dry ingredients where a cup is genuinely repeatable.
Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.