Batch Scaling Around 50g Caster / Superfine Sugar
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 25g (0.88 oz) | 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 26.3 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 50g (1.76 oz) | 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 52.6 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 75g (2.65 oz) | ⅓ cup | 78.9 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 100g (3.53 oz) | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 105.2 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 150g (5.29 oz) | ⅔ cup | 157.7 mL |
Measuring 50g 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, 50 Grams (50g) translates to 0.22 US cups (3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp). By contrast, using the spooned into cup measure (215g/cup — a 10g per-cup shift), 50g occupies 3 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp (0.23 cups).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp (3.56 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 50 grams of caster / superfine sugar? ▾
50 grams of caster / superfine sugar (poured & leveled, 225g per US cup) equals 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp (0.22 US Customary Cups, 0.21 Metric 250 mL cups, or 3.56 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.