50 grams of Granulated Sugar = How Many cups?
Conversion Detail: 50 g Granulated Sugar
Equivalent to ≈ 50 g of granulated sugar, or in other units:
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 4.0 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 12 tsp |
| Cup | 0.25 cup |
| Milliliter | 59 ml |
| Gram | 50 g |
About Granulated Sugar
Granulated sugar packs slightly when scooped — spoon and level for accuracy in baking.
Storage: Airtight container at room temperature. Indefinite shelf life if dry.
Common uses: baking, sweetening drinks, caramel, meringues.
Density: 0.85g/ml. Because each ingredient has a different density, volume-to-weight conversion can't use a single generic value for all ingredients.
Other Conversions for Granulated Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 50 grams of granulated sugar?▾
50 grams of granulated sugar equals approximately 0.25 cups, based on granulated sugar density of 0.85 g/ml.
How can I measure 50 grams of granulated sugar without a scale?▾
Use about 0.25 cup of granulated sugar measured with a cup. Granulated sugar packs slightly when scooped — spoon and level for accuracy in baking.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of granulated sugar?▾
Results may vary slightly between brands and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.85 g/ml from authoritative sources like king-arthur and usda-fdc.
Why is the gram-to-cup ratio different for granulated sugar versus other ingredients?▾
Each ingredient has a different density. Granulated Sugar has a density of 0.85 g/ml, while ingredients like sugar, flour, or oil have different densities. That's why 50 grams of granulated sugar doesn't equal the same number of cups as other ingredients.