1 cup of Brown Sugar = How Many grams?
Conversion Detail: 1 cup Brown Sugar
Equivalent to ≈ 213 g of brown sugar, or in other units:
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 16 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 48 tsp |
| Cup | 1.0 cup |
| Milliliter | 239 ml |
| Gram | 213 g |
About Brown Sugar
Brown sugar should be FIRMLY PACKED into the measuring cup. Loose-packed brown sugar weighs 25-30% less.
Storage: Airtight container with terra cotta disk or apple slice to prevent hardening.
Common uses: chocolate chip cookies, BBQ rubs, banana bread, marinades.
Density: 0.89g/ml. Because each ingredient has a different density, volume-to-weight conversion can't use a single generic value for all ingredients.
Other Conversions for Brown Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of brown sugar?▾
1 cup of brown sugar ≈ 213 grams, based on brown sugar density of 0.89 g/ml.
How do I accurately measure brown sugar with cup?▾
Brown sugar should be FIRMLY PACKED into the measuring cup. Loose-packed brown sugar weighs 25-30% less.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of brown sugar?▾
Results may vary slightly between brands and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.89 g/ml from authoritative sources like king-arthur and usda-fdc.
Why does 1 cup of brown sugar not weigh the same as other ingredients?▾
Same volume but different density results in different weight. Brown Sugar has a density of 0.89 g/ml, so 1 cup of brown sugar ≠ 1 cup of another ingredient by weight.