What does 5 grams of granulated sugar look like?
5 grams of granulated sugar is a small amount that measures 0.176 oz (5 g). When poured into a loose pile, it is 1.58 in (4 cm) wide and 0.552 in (1.4 cm) tall, which is about the size of a cherry.
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Volume
Weighs 0.176 oz (5 g)
about the size of a cherry
- Weight
- 0.176 oz (5 g)
- Pile width
- 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.552 in (1.4 cm)
- Density
- 0.85 g/mL
Granulated sugar typically ranges 0.8–0.94 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much space does this amount of sugar take up?
- The volume is 0.398 tbsp (5.88 mL), which equals 1.19 teaspoons, 0.398 tablespoons, or 0.025 cups.
- What is the density of granulated sugar?
- The typical density is 0.85 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.8 to 0.94 g/mL depending on packing.
- What objects can I use to visualize this size?
- In the photo, the pile is shown next to a us quarter, a golf ball, and a teaspoon.