Batch Scaling Around 16 oz (1 lb) Granulated White Sugar
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 226.8g (8 oz) | 1 ⅛ cups | 268.3 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 453.6g (16 oz) | 2 ¼ cups + ¾ tsp | 536.6 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 680.4g (24 oz) | 3 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 804.9 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 907.2g (32 oz) | 4 ½ cups + 1 ¾ tsp | 1073.1 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 1360.8g (48 oz) | 6 ¾ cups + 2 ½ tsp | 1609.7 mL |
Measuring 16 oz (1 lb) 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, 16 Ounces (453.6g) translates to 2.27 US cups (2 ¼ cups + ¾ tsp). By contrast, using the dip scooped measure (210g/cup — a 10g per-cup shift), 16 oz occupies 2 cups + 2 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp (2.16 cups).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 2 ¼ cups + ¾ tsp (36.29 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 16 ounces (16 oz) of granulated white sugar? ▾
16 ounces (453.6 grams) of granulated white sugar (poured or spooned & leveled, 200g per US cup) equals 2 ¼ cups + ¾ tsp (2.27 US Customary Cups, 2.15 Metric 250 mL cups, or 36.29 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.