120 Grams of Granulated Sugar to Cups
Baking volume guide, measurement breakdown, and density calculations for 120g of granulated sugar.
Direct Answer
120 grams of granulated sugar converts to 0.60 cups (9 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons).
Unless another cup standard is selected, GramsToCups uses the US Customary cup (defined here as 236.588 mL), calculated with a reference density of 200 grams per cup. In common kitchen measurements, this is equivalent to 9.6 tablespoons (9 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons), or 4.23 dry ounces.
Practical Measurement Decomposition & Shortcut Advice
9 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons
⅔ cup (133.3g basis)
The nearest clean measure is ⅔ cup, which is 13.3g under. That is suitable for sweetening coffee or pan sauces but a digital scale is recommended for caramelization or egg meringues.
Convert 120g Granulated Sugar to Other Volume Units
Calculate how 120 grams of granulated sugar converts across US customary, US legal, metric, and UK imperial cups.
Custom package weights override standard database densities for this session without altering official database records.
Cross-Unit Conversion Table for 120g Granulated Sugar
Complete measurement equivalents for 120 grams of granulated sugar across standard kitchen units.
| Measurement Unit | Converted Value | Conversion Basis |
|---|---|---|
| US Customary Cups | 0.60 cups (9 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons) | 236.588 ml / cup (200g/cup default) |
| US Legal Cups | 0.59 cups | 240 ml nutrition label basis |
| Metric Cups | 0.57 cups | 250 ml international standard |
| US Tablespoons | 9.6 tbsp | 16 tbsp per US cup |
| US Teaspoons | 28.8 tsp | 48 tsp per US cup |
| Ounces Weight | 4.23 oz | 28.3495 grams per dry oz |
| Fluid Volume (ml) | 142.0 ml | Density: 0.8454 g/ml |
| Pounds (lbs) | 0.265 lbs | 453.592 grams per lb |
Brand Variance Analysis for 120g Granulated Sugar
Different commercial brands of granulated sugar publish slightly different cup weights. Here is how 120 grams of granulated sugar measures across documented brands:
| Brand | Published Cup Weight | 120g Converted Volume | Difference in Tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino | 200g / cup | 0.60 cups | 0 tbsp spread |
| King Arthur Baking | 198g / cup | 0.61 cups | 0.1 tbsp spread |
Recipe Context: Measuring 120g of Granulated Sugar
120 grams of granulated sugar measures to 0.60 cups (9 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons).
Pour directly into cup and level flat.
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Frequently Asked Questions: 120g Granulated Sugar
How many cups is 120 grams of granulated sugar?
120 grams of granulated sugar equals 0.60 cups (9 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons), based on a reference density of 200 grams per US customary cup. This is equivalent to 9.6 tablespoons (9 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons).
Is 120g of granulated sugar equal to ⅔ cup?
120 grams of granulated sugar equals 0.60 cups, which differs from ⅔ cup by 13.3 grams. The practical breakdown is 9 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons.
Should I measure 120g of granulated sugar by weight or volume?
Measuring 120 grams on a digital kitchen scale is always recommended for precision baking. However, if using volume, Pour directly into cup and level flat.