Brown sugar (packed), Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups
1 cup of brown sugar (packed) = 220 grams · 100g = 0.45 cups
Brown sugar is granulated sugar with molasses added back, which makes it moist, clumpy and almost always measured 'packed' — pressed firmly into the cup. Packed, a cup weighs about 220g; loose it would be far less, which is why the packing matters so much. Light and dark brown sugar differ only in molasses content.
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Brown sugar (packed) cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27.5 g | 0.97 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 55 g | 1.94 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 73.3 g | 2.58 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 110 g | 3.88 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 147 g | 5.18 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 165 g | 5.82 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 220 g | 7.76 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 330 g | 11.6 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 440 g | 15.5 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 660 g | 23.3 oz | 48 |
Brown sugar (packed) grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of brown sugar (packed) come to, handy when a recipe lists brown sugar (packed) in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.11 | 0.88 oz | 1.82 |
| 50 g | 0.23 | 1.76 oz | 3.64 |
| 75 g | 0.34 | 2.65 oz | 5.45 |
| 100 g | 0.45 | 3.53 oz | 7.27 |
| 125 g | 0.57 | 4.41 oz | 9.09 |
| 150 g | 0.68 | 5.29 oz | 10.9 |
| 175 g | 0.8 | 6.17 oz | 12.7 |
| 200 g | 0.91 | 7.05 oz | 14.5 |
| 225 g | 1.02 | 7.94 oz | 16.4 |
| 250 g | 1.14 | 8.82 oz | 18.2 |
| 300 g | 1.36 | 10.6 oz | 21.8 |
| 350 g | 1.59 | 12.3 oz | 25.5 |
| 400 g | 1.82 | 14.1 oz | 29.1 |
| 500 g | 2.27 | 17.6 oz | 36.4 |
Brown sugar (packed): US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of brown sugar (packed) weighs a different number of grams depending on which cup your recipe uses. The US cup is 236.6 ml, while Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes use a 250 ml metric cup. Here’s 1 cup of brown sugar (packed) in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup brown sugar (packed) | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 220 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 232 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 264 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 186 g | Japan |
Unless a recipe says otherwise, US recipes mean the US cup and Australian/UK recipes mean the 250 ml metric cup. The tables higher up this page use the US cup.
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Quick reference: Brown sugar (packed) in grams
- ⅛ cup brown sugar (packed) = 27.5g
- ¼ cup brown sugar (packed) = 55g
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (packed) = 73.3g
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed) = 110g
- ⅔ cup brown sugar (packed) = 147g
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed) = 165g
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed) = 220g
- 2 cups brown sugar (packed) = 440g
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of brown sugar (packed)?
Because one cup of brown sugar (packed) weighs about 220 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 220. So 100g of brown sugar (packed) is about 0.45 cups, 200g is about 0.91 cups, 250g is about 1.14 cups, and 300g is about 1.36 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure brown sugar (packed) accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh brown sugar (packed) on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of brown sugar (packed) weighs about 220 grams (7.76 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts brown sugar (packed) and can leave you 15 to 20% over, so spoon it into the cup and level it off for the closest match to the figures above. Use the tables for quick reference, or the converter for any custom amount in cups, grams, ounces or tablespoons.
Tip: Press brown sugar firmly into the cup so it holds the cup's shape when turned out. If yours has hardened, microwave it with a damp paper towel for a few seconds to soften.
Brown sugar (packed) conversions: common questions
Does brown sugar always get packed when measuring?
Yes — unless a recipe specifically says 'loosely packed', brown sugar is measured firmly packed, which is the basis for the 220g-per-cup figure.
How many grams are in a cup of brown sugar (packed)?
One US cup of brown sugar (packed) weighs approximately 220 grams (7.76 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of brown sugar (packed)?
Half a cup (½ cup) of brown sugar (packed) weighs approximately 110 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of brown sugar (packed)?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of brown sugar (packed) weighs approximately 55 grams.
How do I convert brown sugar (packed) from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 220. For example, 2 cups of brown sugar (packed) = 440 grams, and ¾ cup = 165 grams.
How many cups is 100g of brown sugar (packed)?
100 grams of brown sugar (packed) is about 0.45 cups. 200g is about 0.91 cups and 300g is about 1.36 cups, since 1 cup weighs 220 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of brown sugar (packed)?
One 250 ml metric cup of brown sugar (packed), used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 232 grams, compared with 220 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.