Brown Sugar (packed) — Measurement Converter
A US cup of brown sugar (packed) (also called light brown sugar, dark brown sugar) weighs 220 g. Working back the other way, 100 g is about 1/2 cup and 250 g is about 1 1/8 cups. Use the calculator for any amount in between.
💡 Tip: Always pack brown sugar firmly into the cup — it should hold the cup's shape when turned out
Brown Sugar (packed) cup measurements, in grams
| 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 |
Brown Sugar (packed) by weight: grams to cups
| Grams | Amount | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1 7/8 tbsp | 0.88 |
| 50 | 1/4 cup | 1.76 |
| 75 | 1/3 cup | 2.65 |
| 100 | 1/2 cup | 3.53 |
| 150 | 2/3 cup | 5.29 |
| 200 | 7/8 cup | 7.05 |
| 225 | 1 cup | 7.94 |
| 250 | 1 1/8 cups | 8.82 |
| 300 | 1 3/8 cups | 10.6 |
| 400 | 1 7/8 cups | 14.1 |
| 500 | 2 1/4 cups | 17.6 |
There are 16 tablespoons in a cup, so one tablespoon of brown sugar (packed) weighs roughly 13.8 g — and a teaspoon 4.58 g.
How brown sugar (packed) compares with other sugars & sweeteners
A cup of brown sugar (packed) weighs 220 g, which puts it 8th by weight among the 10 sugars & sweeteners on this site. Its nearest neighbours are erythritol at 200 g and caster sugar at 225 g per cup.
It weighs the same per cup as muscovado sugar (220 g), so those two swap one-for-one whether you measure by cup or by scale.
Frequently asked questions
- How many grams is 1 cup of brown sugar (packed)?
- A level US cup of brown sugar (packed) comes to roughly 220 g (7.76 oz on a scale).
- 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.
- How many cups is 100g of brown sugar (packed)?
- 100 grams of brown sugar (packed) is about 1/2 cup.
- How many grams is ½ cup of brown sugar (packed)?
- Half a US cup of brown sugar (packed) is about 110 grams.
- How many grams is a tablespoon of brown sugar (packed)?
- About 13.8 g per tablespoon — there are 16 tablespoons in a cup.