Brown Sugar Grams to Cups
Brown Sugar weighs about 220g per cup. Firmly packed. Loosely packed light brown sugar is closer to 200g.
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.45 (½)
- Tablespoons
- 7.3
- Teaspoons
- 21.8
- Milliliters
- 108 ml
Brown Sugar Grams to Cups Conversion Table
Brown Sugar density: 220g per cup (USDA FoodData Central)
| Grams | Cups (Decimal) | Cups (Fraction) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.05 | ⅛ | 0.7 |
| 25g | 0.11 | ⅛ | 1.8 |
| 50g | 0.23 | ¼ | 3.6 |
| 75g | 0.34 | ⅓ | 5.5 |
| 100g | 0.45 | ½ | 7.3 |
| 125g | 0.57 | ⅝ | 9.1 |
| 150g | 0.68 | ⅔ | 10.9 |
| 175g | 0.80 | ¾ | 12.7 |
| 200g | 0.91 | ⅞ | 14.5 |
| 225g | 1.02 | 1⅛ | 16.4 |
| 250g | 1.14 | 1⅛ | 18.2 |
| 300g | 1.36 | 1⅜ | 21.8 |
| 350g | 1.59 | 1⅝ | 25.5 |
| 400g | 1.82 | 1⅞ | 29.1 |
| 500g | 2.27 | 2¼ | 36.4 |
Ingredient Profile
Brown Sugar has a density of 220g per cup, based on USDA FoodData Central data. Firmly packed. Loosely packed light brown sugar is closer to 200g.
Density can shift with brand, moisture content, or how the ingredient was packed before it reached your kitchen. Weighing on a scale removes that guesswork.
For comparison, honey is denser at 340g per cup, while panko breadcrumbs is lighter at 60g per cup — a reminder that weight per cup varies by ingredient, not by category alone.
How to Measure Brown Sugar in Cups
Granulated sugar should be spooned and leveled. Brown sugar should be pressed firmly until it holds the cup's shape when turned out.
Powdered sugar clumps easily during storage, so sifting it before measuring gives a more consistent, lump-free result. Liquid sweeteners like honey and maple syrup should be measured in a liquid cup and poured slowly to avoid trapping air bubbles.
If a recipe calls for brown sugar by weight instead of volume, a digital kitchen scale set to grams removes any measuring-technique variation entirely — the converter at the top of this page shows both figures side by side so you can check your result either way.
Brown Sugar vs Other Sugars & Sweeteners
Ingredients in the same category don't always share a similar density. Here's how brown sugar compares to other sugars & sweeteners on this site.
| Ingredient | Grams per Cup | vs Brown Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Sugar | 220g | baseline |
| Granulated Sugar | 200g | -9% |
| Powdered Sugar | 120g | -45% |
| Honey | 340g | +55% |
| Maple Syrup | 322g | +46% |
Common Recipe Uses
- Chocolate chip cookies often use 220g (1 cup packed) of brown sugar.
- Gingerbread recipes typically call for 150g to 200g.
- BBQ sauce recipes often use 50g to 100g for balance against vinegar.
How Much Is X Grams of Brown Sugar?
Need every amount at once? See the full brown sugar conversion chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in a cup of brown sugar?+
A cup of brown sugar weighs about 220g. Firmly packed. Loosely packed light brown sugar is closer to 200g.
How do I measure brown sugar accurately?+
Granulated sugar should be spooned and leveled. Brown sugar should be pressed firmly until it holds the cup's shape when turned out.
Does brown sugar's weight per cup ever change?+
Yes, slightly. Firmly packed. Loosely packed light brown sugar is closer to 200g. A kitchen scale removes that variation entirely.
What's the best way to convert brown sugar from grams to cups?+
Use the converter at the top of this page, or divide your gram amount by 220 to get cups.
Why does brown sugar weigh a different amount per cup than other sugars & sweeteners?+
Even within the same category, particle size, moisture, and packing differ enough to change the weight-per-cup figure by 10-30%. That's why this page uses a value measured specifically for brown sugar, not a category-wide average.
Is 220g per cup the same across every brand of brown sugar?+
It's close for most brands, though minor milling, processing, or moisture differences can shift the true figure by a few grams. USDA FoodData Central provides the reference value used here.