Batch Scaling Around 500g Caster / Superfine Sugar
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 250g (8.82 oz) | 1 ⅛ cups | 262.9 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 500g (17.64 oz) | 2 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 525.8 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 750g (26.46 oz) | 3 ⅓ cups | 788.6 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 1000g (35.27 oz) | 4 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 1051.5 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 1500g (52.91 oz) | 6 ⅔ cups | 1577.3 mL |
Measuring 500g 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, 500 Grams (500g) translates to 2.22 US cups (2 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp). By contrast, using the spooned into cup measure (215g/cup — a 10g per-cup shift), 500g occupies 2 ⅓ cups (2.33 cups).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 2 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp (35.56 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 500 grams of caster / superfine sugar? ▾
500 grams of caster / superfine sugar (poured & leveled, 225g per US cup) equals 2 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp (2.22 US Customary Cups, 2.1 Metric 250 mL cups, or 35.56 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.