Batch Scaling Around 120g Caster / Superfine Sugar
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 60g (2.12 oz) | ¼ cup + ¾ tsp | 63.1 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 120g (4.23 oz) | ½ cup + 1 ½ tsp | 126.2 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 180g (6.35 oz) | ¾ cup + 2 ½ tsp | 189.3 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 240g (8.47 oz) | 1 cup + 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 252.4 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 360g (12.7 oz) | 1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 378.5 mL |
Measuring 120g of Caster / Superfine Sugar in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of caster / superfine sugar weighs 225g when measured poured & leveled, 120 Grams (120g) translates to 0.53 US cups (½ cup + 1 ½ tsp). By contrast, using the spooned into cup measure (215g/cup — a 10g per-cup shift), 120g occupies ½ cup + 2 ¾ tsp (0.56 cups).
Without a kitchen scale, measure ½ cup + 1 ½ tsp (8.53 tablespoons total) using poured & leveled technique. Pour and level flat. Because the micro-granules pack closer together than regular granulated sugar, 1 cup weighs a dense 225 grams.
Source note: British Baker standard (225g/cup) & Domino Superfine specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 120 grams of caster / superfine sugar? ▾
120 grams of caster / superfine sugar (poured & leveled, 225g per US cup) equals ½ cup + 1 ½ tsp (0.53 US Customary Cups, 0.5 Metric 250 mL cups, or 8.53 tablespoons).
Why do British and Australian recipes call for caster sugar? ▾
Caster sugar dissolves almost immediately into egg whites and butter, preventing gritty meringues and dry cake crumbs.
Why does a cup of caster sugar weigh 225g while granulated weighs 200g? ▾
Smaller crystal size means tighter packing with significantly less empty airspace between granules.