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Raw sugar:
grams to cups.
Raw sugar (turbinado or demerara) weighs approximately 200 g per cup — the same density as granulated sugar, even though the crystals are much larger. The larger crystals create a distinctive crunch and don't dissolve as readily as refined sugar.
Raw Sugar: grams to cups
Approximate cup fractions for common gram amounts. Based on 200 g per cup.
| Grams | Cups (approx) | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | ⅙ | 0.13 |
| 50 g | ¼ | 0.25 |
| 100 g | ½ | 0.50 |
| 150 g | ¾ | 0.75 |
| 200 g | 1 | 1.00 |
| 250 g | 1 ¼ | 1.25 |
| 500 g | 2 ½ | 2.50 |
Raw Sugar: cups to grams
Based on 200 g per cup.
| Volume | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 200 g |
| ¾ cup | 150 g |
| ½ cup | 100 g |
| ⅓ cup | 67 g |
| ¼ cup | 50 g |
| 1 tbsp | 13 g |
| 1 tsp | 4 g |
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Large crystals and their double role in baking
Raw sugar crystals are several times larger than granulated sugar. Surprisingly, they pack to a similar density per cup (around 200 g) because the large, roughly cuboid crystals stack efficiently despite their size. Where raw sugar truly differs is in behavior during baking: the crystals don't fully dissolve into batters and doughs at normal mixing times, leaving tiny pockets of sugar that create crunch. This is why raw sugar is popular for topping muffins, scones, and cookies — it provides visible sparkle and textural contrast. For applications where you want it dissolved into the batter, raw sugar needs more mixing time or a brief warming of the liquid.
Turbinado vs demerara: subtle differences in moisture and flavor
Turbinado sugar is spun in a centrifuge to remove most molasses, leaving only a light coating. Demerara sugar is dried with slightly more residual molasses intact, giving it a stronger toffee flavor and a slightly stickier texture. Both measure at approximately 200 g per cup, but demerara's extra moisture means it clumps more readily in humid conditions. When substituting raw sugar for granulated in baked goods, the texture will differ (crunchier, slower to dissolve) but the sweetness level and quantity by weight remain the same.
Frequently asked questions
- How many grams is ½ cup of raw sugar?
- ½ cup of raw sugar weighs 100 g (200 g ÷ 2).
- Is raw sugar the same density as white granulated sugar?
- Approximately yes — both come in at about 200 g per cup. The large crystals of raw sugar pack surprisingly efficiently, matching the cup weight of finer granulated sugar.
- How many cups is 300 g of raw sugar?
- 300 g ÷ 200 g/cup = 1.5 cups — exactly 1½ cups.
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