Batch Scaling Around 120g Granulated White Sugar
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 60g (2.12 oz) | ¼ cup + 2 ½ tsp | 71 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 120g (4.23 oz) | ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 142 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 180g (6.35 oz) | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 212.9 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 240g (8.47 oz) | 1 cup + 3 tbsp + ½ tsp | 283.9 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 360g (12.7 oz) | 1 ¾ cups + 2 ½ tsp | 425.9 mL |
Measuring 120g of Granulated White Sugar in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of granulated white sugar weighs 200g when measured poured or spooned & leveled, 120 Grams (120g) translates to 0.60 US cups (½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp). By contrast, using the dip scooped measure (210g/cup — a 10g per-cup shift), 120g occupies ½ cup + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp (0.57 cups).
Without a kitchen scale, measure ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp (9.6 tablespoons total) using poured or spooned & leveled technique. Pour sugar directly into the measuring cup and level with a flat blade. Dry granulated sucrose crystals flow freely without trapping excessive air.
Source note: USDA FoodData Central #169655 & Domino Sugar official specification (200g/cup)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 120 grams of granulated white sugar? ▾
120 grams of granulated white sugar (poured or spooned & leveled, 200g per US cup) equals ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp (0.60 US Customary Cups, 0.57 Metric 250 mL cups, or 9.6 tablespoons).
Why does granulated sugar weigh exactly 200 grams per cup? ▾
Pure sucrose crystals pack into a uniform bulk density of approximately 0.85 g/cm³, arriving reliably at 200g per US cup.
Does granulated sugar absorb moisture from the air? ▾
Yes, prolonged humidity causes surface dissolution and clumping; store in a dry, sealed airtight canister.