Quick answer: One US cup of coconut sugar weighs roughly 140-170 g, depending on granule size and how it is filled. A common working figure is about 150 g per cup. One tablespoon is about 9-10 g and one teaspoon about 3 g. For consistent results, especially in baking, weighing is more reliable than using cups.
Key takeaways – About 150 g per US cup is a practical average. – Fine granules pack more densely than coarse ones. – Spoon-and-level filling gives more consistent results. – Weighing is the most accurate method.
What are typical conversions?
| Volume | Approximate weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup (US) | 140-170 g (about 150 g) |
| 3/4 cup | about 110 g |
| 1/2 cup | about 75 g |
| 1/3 cup | about 50 g |
| 1/4 cup | about 38 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 9-10 g |
| 1 teaspoon | about 3 g |
These figures are estimates; check your own sugar.
Why does granule size change the weight?
Fine granules leave fewer air gaps, so a cup holds more sugar. Coarse granules hold more air. Mesh 50 coconut sugar may weigh more per cup than mesh 14.
How should you fill a cup?
- Spoon sugar into the cup without pressing.
- Level the top with a flat edge.
- Do not tap or pack unless the recipe says so.
How does it compare with other sugars?
| Sugar | Approx. weight per US cup |
|---|---|
| White granulated sugar | about 200 g |
| Packed brown sugar | about 200-220 g |
| Coconut sugar | about 150 g |
This means swapping by cups can give less sugar than intended. Swapping by weight is more accurate.
What about metric cups?
A metric cup is 250 ml, slightly larger than a US cup (about 237 ml). Weights will be a little higher.
How do you check your own conversion?
Fill a cup the way you usually do and weigh it. Use that figure for your recipes.
Where does IMC fit?
PT Integral Mulia Cipta (IMC Group) produces organic coconut sugar in Central Java, Indonesia, in mesh 14 and mesh 50 granules.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is a cup of coconut sugar? About 150 g, depending on granule size.
Is a cup of coconut sugar the same as a cup of white sugar? No, it usually weighs less.
Should I pack coconut sugar into the cup? Not unless the recipe says so.
Why use a scale? It gives consistent, accurate results.
Questions about coconut sugar for your products? PT Integral Mulia Cipta (IMC Group), a Central Java producer since 2012, is happy to help. Email info@organic-coconut-sugar.com or WhatsApp +62 811 880 62273.
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