1 Cup Sugar in Grams
White sugar, brown sugar, jaggery and powdered sugar тАФ each weighs differently per cup.
| Sweetener | 1 Cup (g) | 1 Tbsp (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar (granulated) | 200g | 12.5g |
| Brown Sugar | 220g | 13.8g |
| Jaggery (Gud, grated) | 240g | 15.0g |
| Powdered Sugar | 120g | 7.5g |
| Honey | 340g | 21.3g |
Quick Rules for Indian Sweets
- 1 cup chini (white sugar) = 200g тАФ the default for kheer and halwa
- 1 cup jaggery = 240g тАФ heavier, so swap by weight, not by cup
- When substituting jaggery for sugar, use the same weight, not the same volume