Brown Sugar (packed) — Grams & Cups Converter
1 cup of brown sugar (packed) (also called light brown sugar, dark brown sugar) weighs about 220 g. So 100 g ≈ 1/2 cup, 200 g ≈ 7/8 cup, and 300 g ≈ 1 3/8 cups. Convert any amount between grams, cups, ounces, tablespoons and millilitres with the calculator below.
💡 Tip: Always pack brown sugar firmly into the cup — it should hold the cup's shape when turned out
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Cups to grams chart for brown sugar (packed)
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 55 | 1.94 |
| 1/3 | 73.3 | 2.59 |
| 1/2 | 110 | 3.88 |
| 2/3 | 147 | 5.17 |
| 3/4 | 165 | 5.82 |
| 1 | 220 | 7.76 |
| 1 1/2 | 330 | 11.6 |
| 2 | 440 | 15.5 |
| 3 | 660 | 23.3 |
Grams to cups chart for brown sugar (packed)
| Grams | Cups | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 25 | 1/8 | 0.88 |
| 50 | 1/4 | 1.76 |
| 75 | 1/3 | 2.65 |
| 100 | 1/2 | 3.53 |
| 125 | 5/8 | 4.41 |
| 150 | 2/3 | 5.29 |
| 200 | 7/8 | 7.05 |
| 250 | 1 1/8 | 8.82 |
| 300 | 1 3/8 | 10.6 |
| 500 | 2 1/4 | 17.6 |
Spoon reference: 1 tablespoon ≈ 13.8 g, 1 teaspoon ≈ 4.58 g.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many grams is 1 cup of brown sugar (packed)?
- 1 US cup of brown sugar (packed) weighs about 220 grams (7.76 ounces).
- How many cups is 100g of brown sugar (packed)?
- 100 grams of brown sugar (packed) is about 1/2 cup.
- How many cups is 200g of brown sugar (packed)?
- 200 grams of brown sugar (packed) is about 7/8 cup.
- How many cups is 250g of brown sugar (packed)?
- 250 grams of brown sugar (packed) is about 1 1/8 cups.
- How many cups is 300g of brown sugar (packed)?
- 300 grams of brown sugar (packed) is about 1 3/8 cups.
- How many cups is 500g of brown sugar (packed)?
- 500 grams of brown sugar (packed) is about 2 1/4 cups.
- How many grams is ½ cup of brown sugar (packed)?
- Half a US cup of brown sugar (packed) is about 110 grams.
- How much does 1 cup of brown sugar (packed) weigh?
- 1 cup of brown sugar (packed) weighs about 220 grams, or roughly 7.76 ounces.
- How many grams in a tablespoon of brown sugar (packed)?
- About 13.8 grams per tablespoon (and roughly 4.58 g per teaspoon).
- Why do my numbers differ slightly?
- Density changes with how the brown sugar (packed) is packed, sifted or measured. For precise baking, weigh with a scale instead of using cups.
- How many grams is 1 cup of packed brown sugar?
- 1 cup of firmly packed brown sugar is about 220g. Brown sugar is almost always measured packed — pressed firmly into the cup so it holds its shape when turned out.
- How many cups is 200g of brown sugar?
- 200g of packed brown sugar is about ⅞ cup (200 ÷ 220 = 0.91).
- How many cups is 100g of brown sugar?
- 100g of packed brown sugar is just under ½ cup (100 ÷ 220 = 0.45).
- How many grams is ¾ cup of brown sugar?
- ¾ cup of packed brown sugar is 165g (220 × 0.75).
- Do light and dark brown sugar weigh the same?
- Yes. Light and dark brown sugar weigh about the same (≈220g per packed cup) — dark just has more molasses, giving a deeper flavor and color, not more weight.
- How do I soften hardened brown sugar?
- Microwave it with a damp paper towel over the bowl for 20–30 seconds, or seal it overnight with a slice of bread or apple. The moisture loosens the clumps without melting the sugar.