How much space does this amount of sugar take up?

When poured into a loose pile, it is 2.81 in (7.14 cm) wide and 0.984 in (2.5 cm) tall.

What are the common kitchen measurements for this weight?

It equals 6.77 teaspoons, 2.26 tablespoons, or 0.141 cups.

The typical density is 0.85 g/mL, though this can range from 0.8 to 0.94 g/mL depending on packing.

Volume

Weighs 1 oz (28.3 g)

Quick answer

1 ounce of granulated sugar: about the size of a ping-pong ball: 2.26 tablespoons, or 0.141 cups.

1 ounce of granulated sugar is a small pile that measures 2.26 tbsp (33.4 mL). You can picture it as being about the size of a ping-pong ball.

Granulated sugar typically ranges 0.8–0.94 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.

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How much space does this amount of sugar take up?: When poured into a loose pile, it is 2.81 in (7.14 cm) wide and 0.984 in (2.5 cm) tall.
What are the common kitchen measurements for this weight?: It equals 6.77 teaspoons, 2.26 tablespoons, or 0.141 cups.
How does the density of sugar affect its volume?: The typical density is 0.85 g/mL, though this can range from 0.8 to 0.94 g/mL depending on packing.