Density: 0.93 g/ml • Sugars & Sweeteners
| From | To | Equals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cups | g | 220 |
| 1 cups | tbsp | 16 |
| 1 cups | tsp | 48 |
| 1 tbsp | g | 13.75 |
| 1 tbsp | tsp | 3 |
| 1 tsp | g | 4.58 |
| 1 oz | g | 28.35 |
| 1 g | cups | 0.005 |
| 1 g | tbsp | 0.073 |
Brown sugar contains molasses, making it moist and dense. One cup of firmly packed brown sugar weighs 220 grams. Always pack brown sugar tightly into the measuring cup; the recipe should specify whether it needs to be packed.
Source: King Arthur Baking Company & USDA National Nutrient Database
| Grams | Cups | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | ≈ 0.23 cups | ≈ 3.6 tbsp | ≈ 10.9 tsp |
| 100 g | ≈ 0.45 cups | ≈ 7.3 tbsp | ≈ 21.8 tsp |
| 150 g | ≈ 0.68 cups | ≈ 10.9 tbsp | ≈ 32.7 tsp |
| 200 g | ≈ 0.91 cups | ≈ 14.5 tbsp | ≈ 43.6 tsp |
| 250 g | ≈ 1.14 cups | ≈ 18.2 tbsp | ≈ 54.5 tsp |
| 300 g | ≈ 1.36 cups | ≈ 21.8 tbsp | ≈ 65.5 tsp |
| 400 g | ≈ 1.82 cups | ≈ 29.1 tbsp | ≈ 87.3 tsp |
| 500 g | ≈ 2.27 cups | ≈ 36.4 tbsp | ≈ 109.1 tsp |
Approximate values based on density of 0.93 g/ml. Always weigh for precision.
1 US cup of brown sugar (packed) weighs approximately 220 grams. This is based on the ingredient's density of 0.93 g/ml, which is the standard used by professional bakers.
1 tablespoon of brown sugar (packed) weighs approximately 13.8 grams (1/16 of a cup). Use the converter above for any amount.
1 teaspoon of brown sugar (packed) weighs approximately 4.58 grams (1/48 of a cup).
100 grams of brown sugar (packed) is approximately 0.45 cups (about 7 tablespoons). Weighing is always more accurate than measuring by volume.
Yes — in professional baking standards, 1 US cup of brown sugar (packed) equals 220 grams. Always use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results, since how ingredients settle in a cup can vary.