Granulated sugar
120 grams sugar to cups
120 g of granulated sugar is ½ cup + 1½ tbsp in US cups.
120 grams of granulated sugar in cups
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120 g of granulated sugar is
½ cup + 1½ tbsp
0.60 cups 9.6 tbsp 4.23 oz 142 ml
200 g per cup · Source: USDA
120 grams sugar to cups in every unit
| Unit | Amount |
|---|---|
| US customary cups | 0.60 |
| US legal cups | 0.59 |
| Metric cups | 0.57 |
| Imperial cups | 0.50 |
| US tablespoons | 9.6 |
| Ounces (weight) | 4.23 |
| Milliliters | 142 |
120 g of granulated sugar is 1½ tbsp more than ½ cup. 120 g is about 7% of a 4 lb (1,814 g) bag of granulated sugar.
The sugar cup weights cover every amount from 10 g to 1 kg.
How to convert 120 g of granulated sugar to cups
- Divide by the weight of 1 cup: 120 ÷ 200 = 0.60 US cups.
- Fill the ½ cup measure.
- Add 1½ tablespoons.
- Spoon the granulated sugar into each measure until it heaps, then level it with a straight edge. Don’t tap or press.
Questions people ask
How many tablespoons is 120 g of granulated sugar?
120 g of granulated sugar fills 9.6 US tablespoons (142 ml), at 200 g per cup.
Is it better to weigh granulated sugar than to use cups?
Yes. 120 g on a scale is the same every time. A cup of granulated sugar changes with how you fill it: spooned and leveled, scooped or shaken down.
How many metric cups is 120 g of granulated sugar?
In 250 ml metric cups, 120 g of granulated sugar is 0.57 cups. That is slightly less than 0.60 US cups, because a metric cup holds more.
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