Batch Scaling Around 400g Caster / Superfine Sugar
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 200g (7.05 oz) | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 210.3 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 400g (14.11 oz) | 1 ¾ cups + 1 ¼ tsp | 420.6 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 600g (21.16 oz) | 2 ⅔ cups | 630.9 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 800g (28.22 oz) | 3 ½ cups + 2 ¾ tsp | 841.2 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 1200g (42.33 oz) | 5 ⅓ cups | 1261.8 mL |
Measuring 400g 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, 400 Grams (400g) translates to 1.78 US cups (1 ¾ cups + 1 ¼ tsp). By contrast, using the spooned into cup measure (215g/cup — a 10g per-cup shift), 400g occupies 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp (1.86 cups).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 1 ¾ cups + 1 ¼ tsp (28.44 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 400 grams of caster / superfine sugar? ▾
400 grams of caster / superfine sugar (poured & leveled, 225g per US cup) equals 1 ¾ cups + 1 ¼ tsp (1.78 US Customary Cups, 1.68 Metric 250 mL cups, or 28.44 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.