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What does 8 ounces of granulated sugar look like?
Volume
Weighs 8 oz (227 g)
Quick answer
8 ounces of granulated sugar: about the size of a coffee mug: 18 tablespoons, or 1.13 cups.
8 ounces of granulated sugar is approximately the size of a coffee mug. When poured into a loose pile, this amount of granulated sugar measures 5.62 in (14.3 cm) wide and 1.97 in (5 cm) tall.
- Pile width
- 5.62 in (14.3 cm)
- Pile height
- 1.97 in (5 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.
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Questions people ask
- What is the total volume of this amount?
- The volume is 1.13 cups (267 mL), which is equivalent to 18 tablespoons or 54.1 teaspoons.
- How much does this amount of sugar weigh?
- The weight of this granulated sugar is 8 oz (227 g).
- How does the density affect the size?
- The typical density is 0.85 g/mL, though it can range from 0.8 to 0.94 g/mL depending on packing.