250 Grams of Granulated Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Granulated Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 1.25 (1¼)
- Tablespoons
- 20.0
- Teaspoons
- 60.0
- Milliliters
- 296 ml
250 grams of granulated sugar = 1.25 cups (1¼ cup / 20.0 tablespoons)
Granulated Sugar has a density of approximately 200g per cup. Very consistent across brands. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230g | 1.15 | 1⅛ | 18.4 |
| 240g | 1.20 | 1¼ | 19.2 |
| 250g | 1.25 | 1¼ | 20.0 |
| 260g | 1.30 | 1⅓ | 20.8 |
| 270g | 1.35 | 1⅓ | 21.6 |
Bakers reach for granulated sugar in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 250 grams of granulated sugar in cups?+
250 grams of granulated sugar is 1.25 cups (1¼ cup), or 20.0 tablespoons.
How do I measure 250 grams of granulated sugar without a scale?+
Use 1¼ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 20.0 tablespoons instead.