Demerara Sugar — Cups to Grams Conversion
One cup of demerara sugar weighs 200g.
Demerara Sugar Cups to Grams Chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 50g |
| ⅓ cup | 67g |
| ½ cup | 100g |
| ¾ cup | 150g |
| 1 cup | 200g |
| 1½ cups | 300g |
| 2 cups | 400g |
| 3 cups | 600g |
Source: BBC Good Food baking reference · Measurement method: Spooned & levelled
Tablespoon & Teaspoon Weights
| Measure | Grams | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (US/UK — 15ml) | 12.5g | Standard in US, UK, Canada |
| 1 tbsp (Australian — 20ml) | 16.7g | One-third larger than US/UK |
| 1 tsp (5ml — universal) | 4.2g | Same worldwide |
About Demerara Sugar
A partially refined cane sugar with large, golden, crunchy crystals and a mild toffee flavour. Its crystals survive baking, making it the classic topping for crumbles, muffins, and brioche.
Why the Weight Per Cup Varies
Despite larger crystals, demerara's denser crystal structure gives the same 200g per cup as fine granulated sugar — and because it's dry and free-flowing, it never needs packing.
Names in Different Countries
Common in the UK/AU. US equivalent is "turbinado" (Sugar in the Raw); Australian equivalent is often labelled "raw sugar."
Common Recipe Uses
Crumble/muffin/brioche toppings, sweetening coffee and tea.
Substitutions
Turbinado or raw sugar substitute directly; granulated sugar substitutes for sweetness but without the crunchy topping effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Turbinado sugar (often sold as Sugar in the Raw) is the closest match.
Its large, hard crystals survive baking long enough to caramelise into a crunchy crust.
No — unlike brown sugar, it's dry and free-flowing and settles consistently without packing.
Yes, 1:1, though the larger crystals dissolve more slowly and add a mild toffee flavour.
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