Grams to Cups: Brown sugar
1 cup of brown sugar weighs about 220 grams. Convert any amount between grams, cups and spoons below.
100 g of brown sugar (packed) = ½ cup (0.45 exactly)
How much does 1 cup of brown sugar weigh?
One US cup of brown sugar weighs about 220 grams (7.8 oz). A tablespoon holds about 13.8 g and a teaspoon about 4.6 g.
| Amount | Brown sugar in grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 220 g |
| ¾ cup | 165 g |
| ⅔ cup | 147 g |
| ½ cup | 110 g |
| ⅓ cup | 73 g |
| ¼ cup | 55 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 13.8 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.6 g |
Grams to cups brown sugar chart
| Grams | Cups | Decimal cups |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | ⅛ cup | 0.11 |
| 50 g | ¼ cup | 0.23 |
| 75 g | ⅓ cup | 0.34 |
| 100 g | ½ cup | 0.45 |
| 125 g | ⅝ cup | 0.57 |
| 150 g | ⅔ cup | 0.68 |
| 200 g | ⅞ cup | 0.91 |
| 250 g | 1 ⅛ cups | 1.14 |
| 300 g | 1 ⅜ cups | 1.36 |
| 400 g | 1 ⅞ cups | 1.82 |
| 500 g | 2 ¼ cups | 2.27 |
| 750 g | 3 ⅜ cups | 3.41 |
| 1000 g | 4 ½ cups | 4.55 |
How to measure brown sugar
Granulated and powdered sugars are spooned and leveled; brown sugar is pressed firmly into the cup. For sticky syrups like brown sugar, lightly oil the cup so every gram slides out.
Brown sugar compared with other sugars & sweeteners
Different sugars & sweeteners weigh different amounts per cup, so never swap one for another by volume without converting.
| Ingredient | 1 cup in grams |
|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 200 g |
| Powdered sugar | 120 g |
| Honey | 340 g |
| Maple syrup | 320 g |
| Molasses | 337 g |
| Corn syrup | 328 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of brown sugar?
One US cup of brown sugar is about 220 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of brown sugar?
100 grams of brown sugar is about ½ cup (0.45 cups).
How many cups is 250 grams of brown sugar?
250 grams of brown sugar is about 1 ⅛ cups (1.14 cups).
How many grams in a tablespoon of brown sugar?
A level tablespoon of brown sugar weighs about 13.8 grams.
Other ingredients
Last updated: November 2026. Values use the US cup (236.6 ml) and the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.