500 Grams of Granulated Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Granulated Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 2.50 (2½)
- Tablespoons
- 40.0
- Teaspoons
- 120.0
- Milliliters
- 591 ml
500 grams of granulated sugar = 2.50 cups (2½ cups / 40.0 tablespoons)
Granulated Sugar has a density of approximately 200g per cup. Very consistent across brands. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450g | 2.25 | 2¼ | 36.0 |
| 475g | 2.38 | 2⅜ | 38.0 |
| 500g | 2.50 | 2½ | 40.0 |
| 550g | 2.75 | 2¾ | 44.0 |
| 600g | 3.00 | 3 | 48.0 |
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 500 grams of granulated sugar in cups?+
500 grams of granulated sugar is 2.50 cups (2½ cups), or 40.0 tablespoons.
How do I measure 500 grams of granulated sugar without a scale?+
Use 2½ cups, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 40.0 tablespoons instead.