How many grams are in a cup of brown sugar?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of brown sugar weighs about 220 grams, packed. Published charts differ slightly, from 220 to 220 grams, because of how the ingredient is scooped and how finely it is ground or packed. The figure here is the average of two independent sources.
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 220 g | 7.76 oz |
| 2 cup | 440 g | 15.5 oz |
| 3 cup | 660 g | 23.3 oz |
| 4 cup | 880 g | 31 oz |
| 1/8 cup | 27.5 g | 0.97 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 55 g | 1.94 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 73.3 g | 2.58 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 110 g | 3.88 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 147 g | 5.18 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 165 g | 5.82 oz |
| 1 1/2 cup | 330 g | 11.6 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of brown sugar
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 13.8 g | 0.49 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 27.5 g | 0.97 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.58 g | 0.16 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 13.8 g | 0.49 oz |
A US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons, so one tablespoon of brown sugar is about 13.8 grams.
Grams of brown sugar to cups
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.11 cups | 1.82 tablespoons |
| 50 g | 0.23 cups | 3.64 tablespoons |
| 100 g | 0.46 cups | 7.27 tablespoons |
| 125 g | 0.57 cups | 9.09 tablespoons |
| 150 g | 0.68 cups | 10.9 tablespoons |
| 200 g | 0.91 cups | 14.5 tablespoons |
| 250 g | 1.14 cups | 18.2 tablespoons |
| 500 g | 2.27 cups | 36.4 tablespoons |
Metric cups and other cup sizes
The figures above use the US customary cup of 236.6 ml. A metric cup is 250 ml, so a metric cup of brown sugar weighs about 232 grams. UK recipes that say "cup" usually mean a 250 ml metric cup, which is why weighing in grams is more reliable than measuring by volume.
Measuring brown sugar accurately
Pack brown sugar firmly into the measuring cup until it holds the shape of the container when turned out. This removes air pockets caused by its natural moisture content. Because humidity affects how tightly it packs, using a kitchen scale provides much better consistency for baking.
More baking conversions
- All Purpose Flour cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Granulated Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 200 g
- Powdered Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Butter cups to grams: 1 cup is 227 g
- Honey cups to grams: 1 cup is 340 g
- Milk cups to grams: 1 cup is 242 g
- Water cups to grams: 1 cup is 237 g
- Vegetable Oil cups to grams: 1 cup is 219 g
FAQ
How many grams are in 1 cup of brown sugar?
One US cup of brown sugar is about 220 grams (7.76 oz).
How many cups is 100 grams of brown sugar?
100 grams of brown sugar is about 0.46 cups, or 7.27 tablespoons.
Is a cup of brown sugar the same in every country?
No. A US cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup is 250 ml, and older UK recipes may use a larger imperial cup. A metric cup of brown sugar is about 232 grams.
More cooking conversions
- Granulated Sugar: previous page
- Powdered Sugar: next page
- Cooking conversions: cups to grams: the full list