Granulated Sugar Cups to Ounces (Weight)
1 US cup of granulated sugar weighs about 6.98 ounces by weight.
Direct Answer
1 US cup of Granulated Sugar equals 6.98425 oz (weight)
ounces (weight) = cups × 6.98425
2 cups = 13.9685 oz
Converter Calculator
6.98425 Ounces
SwitchExplanation
This page answers the kitchen question in weight terms: how much 1 US cup of granulated sugar weighs in ounces. It converts cup volume into weight ounces using one ingredient-specific factor instead of a generic chart.
It is measuring mass, not fluid ounces. That is especially useful for baking, syrups, and dessert prep where sweetness and structure depend on repeatable weight. The mirror page uses the same ounce-per-cup conversion in reverse so both directions stay aligned.
Common Conversion Values
| Cups | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | 1.746063 |
| 1/3 | 2.327851 |
| 1/2 | 3.492125 |
| 1 | 6.98425 |
| 1 1/2 | 10.476375 |
| 2 | 13.9685 |
| 3 | 20.95275 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ounces are in 1 cup of granulated sugar?
This page uses 6.98 ounces by weight for 1 level US cup of granulated sugar.
Is this fluid ounces or weight ounces?
It is weight ounces. The page converts sugar volume into mass, not into fluid ounces.
Why is sugar more consistent than flour in cup charts?
Granulated sugar settles more predictably than flour, but measuring method can still shift the final cup weight.