Grams to Cups
Granulated White Sugar Weight

30 Grams of Sugar to Cups

30 grams of Granulated White Sugar equals approximately 1/6 cups (0.15 cups). Includes tablespoon equivalents, density notes, and international cup standards.

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1/6 cups (0.15)

30 grams of Granulated White Sugar equals approximately 1/6 cups (US Legal Cup (Nutrition)).

2.4 Tablespoons
7.2 Teaspoons
36.0 mL Volume (mL)
1.06 oz Ounces (Weight)
Direct Answer:

30 grams of Granulated White Sugar = 1/6 cups (0.15 cups)

Tablespoons: 2.4 tbsp Teaspoons: 7.2 tsp Volume: 36.0 mL Weight in Ounces: 1.06 oz Standard Cup Weight: 200g / cup

Calculation Formula & Step-by-Step Derivation

To convert 30 grams of Granulated White Sugar into US Legal measuring cups (240 mL):

Cups = Weight in Grams ÷ Grams per Cup (Density)
Cups = 30g ÷ 200g/cup = 0.15 cups (practical kitchen fraction: 1/6 cups)

This calculation is calibrated for Poured or scooped and leveled under standard kitchen conditions (bulk density: 0.833 g/mL, sourced from USDA FoodData Central Standard Reference).

30g of Sugar Across Cup Standards

Because cup sizes vary internationally, here is how this weight converts across US Legal, US Customary, Metric, and UK Imperial cups.

Item / Measurement Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) 30g 1/6 (0.15 cups) 2.4 tbsp 7.2 tsp
US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) 30g 1/6 (0.15 cups) 2.4 tbsp 7.3 tsp
Metric Cup (250 mL) 30g 1/8 (0.14 cups) 2.3 tbsp 6.9 tsp
UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) 30g 1/8 (0.13 cups) 2.0 tbsp 6.1 tsp

How to Measure 30g of Granulated White Sugar Accurately

Standard refined cane or beet table sugar with consistent crystal density.

Culinary Technique Tip:

Granulated sugar does not compress significantly like flour, making volume measurement relatively reliable, though weight ensures perfect sweetness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 30 grams of Granulated White Sugar?

30 grams of Granulated White Sugar equals 1/6 cups in standard US Legal measuring cups (0.15 cups), or 1/6 cups in US Customary.

How many tablespoons is 30g of Granulated White Sugar?

30g of Granulated White Sugar equals approximately 2.4 tablespoons (or 7.2 teaspoons).

What is the density of Granulated White Sugar?

Under standard measurement conditions (Poured or scooped and leveled), Granulated White Sugar weighs approximately 200 grams per US cup (bulk density: 0.833 g/mL). Reference: USDA FoodData Central Standard Reference.