240 Grams of Brown Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Brown Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 1.09 (1⅛)
- Tablespoons
- 17.5
- Teaspoons
- 52.4
- Milliliters
- 258 ml
240 grams of brown sugar = 1.09 cups (1⅛ cup / 17.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225g | 1.02 | 1⅛ | 16.4 |
| 230g | 1.05 | 1⅛ | 16.7 |
| 240g | 1.09 | 1⅛ | 17.5 |
| 250g | 1.14 | 1⅛ | 18.2 |
| 260g | 1.18 | 1⅛ | 18.9 |
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 240 grams of brown sugar in cups?+
240 grams of brown sugar is 1.09 cups (1⅛ cup), or 17.5 tablespoons.
How do I measure 240 grams of brown sugar without a scale?+
Use 1⅛ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 17.5 tablespoons instead.