Brown Sugar (Packed) Grams to Cups Converter
Convert brown sugar (packed) from grams to cups using ingredient-specific baking measurements.
100 grams of brown sugar (packed) ≈ 0.45 US cups
About ⅜ cup + 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon
Based on 1 US cup of brown sugar (packed) = 220g
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100 grams of brown sugar (packed) equals
0.45 US cups
⅜ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
- Tablespoons 7.27 tbsp
- Teaspoons 22 tsp
- Milliliters 109.1 ml
Based on 1 US cup of brown sugar (packed) = 220g
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Conversions are approximate and may vary by ingredient brand, packing, humidity, and measuring method. Spoons: 15 ml tablespoon, 5 ml teaspoon. Kitchen estimates have up to 10% volume rounding error; very small amounts use a threshold. See Methodology for the policy.
How this conversion is calculated
Adopted reference value
1 US cup of Brown sugar (packed) = 220g
Ingredient record reviewed: 2026-08-04
Cup type
US cup / 240 ml
Measuring method
Packed · firmly packed
Brown sugar (packed) grams to cups conversion table
| Grams | Cups | tbspTablespoons | tspTeaspoons | ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 0.23 cups | 3.64 | 11 | 54.5 |
| 100g | 0.45 cups | 7.27 | 22 | 109.1 |
| 125g | 0.57 cups | 9.09 | 27 | 136.4 |
| 150g | 0.68 cups | 10.91 | 33 | 163.6 |
| 200g | 0.91 cups | 14.55 | 44 | 218.2 |
| 250g | 1.14 cups | 18.18 | 55 | 272.7 |
| 300g | 1.36 cups | 21.82 | 65 | 327.3 |
| 500g | 2.27 cups | 36.36 | 109 | 545.5 |
Kitchen fraction approximation
¼ cup
≈ 55g
⅓ cup
≈ 73g
½ cup
≈ 110g
⅔ cup
≈ 147g
¾ cup
≈ 165g
Sources & how they compare
| Source | Reported value | Comparable source-cup value | Type | Method the source states | Adopted here | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDA FoodData Central — Sugars, brown (FDC 168833) FDC ID: 168833 Backup copy: nutritionvalue.org | 220 g per 1 cup (volume not stated) | 220g | Direct | packed | Adopted | 2026-08-04 |
| King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart | 213 g per 1 cup (volume not stated) | 213g | Direct | packed (dark or light), as the chart states; method not stated | 2026-07-18 |
Measuring step this site recommends: firmly packed.
When sources disagree, follow your recipe: use its gram weights if it gives them, or measure the way its author did. The adopted value is one stated convention, not a correction of the other sources.
A comparable source-cup value only scales a half-cup or tablespoon serving to one source cup. When a source does not state the cup's exact volume, we do not present it as a fixed-milliliter normalization.
Measurement notes
- Brown sugar must be firmly packed into the measuring cup — packed versus loose can change the weight by a large margin.
- It should hold the shape of the cup when turned out, which confirms it was packed correctly.
- Light and dark brown sugar have nearly the same density, since the difference is mostly molasses color and flavor, not weight.
- Brown sugar hardens when exposed to air, so measure it soon after opening for a more consistent result.
Common mistakes
- Assuming 1 cup of brown sugar (packed) equals 240g like water — it is actually 220g per US cup.
- Assuming every type of sugar (granulated, brown, powdered) weighs the same per cup.
Convert other ingredients in your recipe
Granulated sugar
1 cup = 198g · 100g ≈ 0.51 cups
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Powdered sugar
1 cup = 120g · 100g ≈ 0.83 cups
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Almond flour
1 cup = 96g · 100g ≈ 1.04 cups
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All-purpose flour
1 cup = 120g · 100g ≈ 0.83 cups
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Each link converts that ingredient with its own cup weight; none of them is a substitute for this one.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 100 grams of brown sugar (packed)?
100 grams of brown sugar (packed) is about 0.45 cups, based on 1 US cup (240 ml) = 220g.
How many grams are in 1 cup of brown sugar (packed)?
1 US cup of brown sugar weighs about 220 grams when firmly packed into the cup.
Does 1 cup of brown sugar (packed) weigh the same in a metric cup?
No. A metric cup (250 ml) holds slightly more than a US cup (240 ml), so 1 metric cup of brown sugar (packed) is about 229.2g, compared with 220g in a US cup.
What's the best way to measure brown sugar (packed) accurately?
Pack the brown sugar firmly into the cup. Use a kitchen scale when your recipe calls for a precise weight.
Can I convert cups of brown sugar (packed) back to grams?
Yes, use the Cups to Grams tool with brown sugar (packed) selected to convert any cup amount back into grams.
Why does brown sugar (packed) convert differently from other ingredients?
Grams measure weight and cups measure volume, so the conversion depends on how dense brown sugar (packed) is. A denser or lighter ingredient weighs a different amount per cup.