1 Cup of Brown Sugar in Grams and Ounces
1 cup of packed brown sugar weighs 213 grams, or 7.5 ounces. Light and dark brown sugar weigh the same per cup. US recipes mean packed unless they say otherwise.
Weigh it if you can. A kitchen scale gives the same result every time, and cups do not.
Cups of brown sugar to grams and ounces
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 27 g | 0.9 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 53 g | 1.9 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 71 g | 2.5 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 106 g | 3.8 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 142 g | 5 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 160 g | 5.6 oz |
| 1 cup | 213 g | 7.5 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 320 g | 11 oz |
| 2 cups | 426 g | 15 oz |
| 3 cups | 639 g | 23 oz |
Weights are from the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart, measured by spooning the ingredient into the cup and leveling it off. Ounces here are weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
Tablespoons and teaspoons of brown sugar
| Spoons | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4.4 g | 0.2 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 13 g | 0.5 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 27 g | 0.9 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 53 g | 1.9 oz |
Grams of brown sugar to cups
| Weight | Cups |
|---|---|
| 50 g | 1/4 cup |
| 100 g | about 1/2 cup |
| 125 g | about 2/3 cup |
| 200 g | about 1 cup |
| 250 g | about 1 1/8 cups |
| 500 g | 2 1/3 cups |
| 1000 g | about 4 2/3 cups |
| 4 oz | about 1/2 cup |
| 8 oz | about 1 1/8 cups |
| 16 oz | 2 1/8 cups |
For any other amount, use the cups to grams converter.
Compared with similar ingredients
| Ingredient | 1 cup in grams | 1 cup in ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Brown sugar (packed) | 213 g | 7.5 oz |
| Granulated sugar | 198 g | 7 oz |
| Superfine (caster) sugar | 190 g | 6.7 oz |
| Powdered sugar (unsifted) | 113 g | 4 oz |
| Molasses | 340 g | 12 oz |
Packed vs loose
Brown sugar is moist and holds air, so how firmly you press it changes the weight a lot. Packed means pressed into the cup until it holds its shape when turned out. Loosely spooned brown sugar can weigh a quarter less, which is why weighing it is more reliable.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of brown sugar?
213 grams for packed light or dark brown sugar.
How many ounces is 1 cup of brown sugar?
About 7.5 ounces by weight.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of brown sugar?
About 107 grams, packed.
How many cups is 100 grams of brown sugar?
About 1/2 cup, packed. 100 divided by 213 is 0.47 cup.
Is brown sugar heavier than white sugar?
Yes, slightly. A packed cup of brown sugar is 213 grams against 198 grams for granulated white sugar.