Grams of Brown Sugar to Cups Converter
This page converts grams of packed brown sugar into cups, handy when a recipe is written in metric weights but you only own measuring cups. About 213 g of packed brown sugar fills one cup, so you divide the weight by 213. Weighing is more accurate than scooping, so use these numbers as a guide.
How to convert grams to cups of brown sugar
Divide the grams by 213. For example 300 g of packed brown sugar is 300 ÷ 213 = 1.4085 cups. To go the other way, multiply cups by 213: 1.4085 × 213 = 300 g.
Grams to cups of brown sugar chart
| Grams (g) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.04694836 cup |
| 25 g | 0.1173709 cup |
| 50 g | 0.2347418 cup |
| 75 g | 0.3521127 cup |
| 100 g | 0.4694836 cup |
| 125 g | 0.5868545 cup |
| 150 g | 0.7042254 cup |
| 175 g | 0.8215962 cup |
| 200 g | 0.9389671 cup |
| 225 g | 1.056338 cup |
| 250 g | 1.173709 cup |
| 300 g | 1.408451 cup |
| 350 g | 1.643192 cup |
| 400 g | 1.877934 cup |
| 500 g | 2.347418 cup |
| 600 g | 2.816901 cup |
| 750 g | 3.521127 cup |
| 1,000 g | 4.694836 cup |
Cups of brown sugar to grams (reverse)
| Cups (cup) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 26.625 g |
| 1/4 cup | 53.25 g |
| 1/3 cup | 71 g |
| 3/8 cup | 79.875 g |
| 1/2 cup | 106.5 g |
| 2/3 cup | 142 g |
| 3/4 cup | 159.75 g |
| 1 cup | 213 g |
| 1 1/2 cup | 319.5 g |
| 2 cup | 426 g |
| 2 1/2 cup | 532.5 g |
| 3 cup | 639 g |
| 4 cup | 852 g |
| 5 cup | 1,065 g |
| 6 cup | 1,278 g |
| 8 cup | 1,704 g |
| 10 cup | 2,130 g |
How much does a cup really weigh?
Density is the reason there is no single answer: a cup is a measure of space, not weight, so its weight depends on the ingredient. Brown sugar is measured firmly packed; packed, a cup weighs roughly 200 to 220 g, while loosely scooped it is much lighter. The figure of 213 g per cup used here is a common baking reference value; your own flour, humidity and scooping habit can move it a few percent either way.
Measure by spooning the ingredient lightly into the cup and leveling the top with a knife; never press it down unless the recipe says "packed". Scooping straight from the bag compacts dry ingredients and can add 20% or more. A digital kitchen scale removes the guesswork entirely, and it also means fewer dishes to wash.
Grams to cups of brown sugar FAQ
How many grams are in one cup of packed brown sugar?
One US cup of packed brown sugar weighs about 213 g. That is a typical reference value, not an exact constant, because the weight changes with how the ingredient is packed.
What is the quickest way to convert cups of packed brown sugar and grams in my head?
Divide by roughly 210: 300 g becomes about 1.429 cups, compared with the exact 1.4085 cups.
Why do recipes disagree about the weight of a cup of packed brown sugar?
Brands, sifting and scooping style change how much fits in the cup. Brown sugar is measured firmly packed; packed, a cup weighs roughly 200 to 220 g, while loosely scooped it is much lighter.
Should I weigh packed brown sugar instead of using cups?
Yes, if you can. Weight is repeatable, so a recipe that calls for 426 g of packed brown sugar will give the same result every time, while two cups can differ by 10 to 20% from one person to the next.