Batch Scaling Around 500g Granulated White Sugar
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 250g (8.82 oz) | 1 ¼ cups | 295.7 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 500g (17.64 oz) | 2 ½ cups | 591.5 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 750g (26.46 oz) | 3 ¾ cups | 887.2 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 1000g (35.27 oz) | 5 cups | 1182.9 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 1500g (52.91 oz) | 7 ½ cups | 1774.4 mL |
Measuring 500g 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, 500 Grams (500g) translates to 2.50 US cups (2 ½ cups). By contrast, using the dip scooped measure (210g/cup — a 10g per-cup shift), 500g occupies 2 ⅓ cups + 2 ¼ tsp (2.38 cups).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 2 ½ cups (40 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 500 grams of granulated white sugar? ▾
500 grams of granulated white sugar (poured or spooned & leveled, 200g per US cup) equals 2 ½ cups (2.50 US Customary Cups, 2.37 Metric 250 mL cups, or 40 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.