170 Grams of Brown Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Brown Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.77 (¾)
- Tablespoons
- 12.4
- Teaspoons
- 37.1
- Milliliters
- 183 ml
170 grams of brown sugar = 0.77 cups (¾ cup / 12.4 tablespoons)
Brown Sugar has a density of approximately 220g per cup. Firmly packed. Loosely packed light brown sugar is closer to 200g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150g | 0.68 | ⅔ | 10.9 |
| 160g | 0.73 | ¾ | 11.6 |
| 170g | 0.77 | ¾ | 12.4 |
| 175g | 0.80 | ¾ | 12.7 |
| 180g | 0.82 | ⅞ | 13.1 |
Bakers reach for brown sugar in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 170 grams of brown sugar in cups?+
170 grams of brown sugar is 0.77 cups (¾ cup), or 12.4 tablespoons.
How do I measure 170 grams of brown sugar without a scale?+
Use ¾ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 12.4 tablespoons instead.