Brown Sugar Grams to Cups Converter
1 cup brown sugar = 220 g
Quick Reference Table
| Grams | Cups (US) |
|---|---|
| 55 g | 0.25 cups |
| 110 g | 0.5 cups |
| 165 g | 0.75 cups |
| 220 g | 1 cups |
| 275 g | 1.25 cups |
| 330 g | 1.5 cups |
| 440 g | 2 cups |
| 500 g | 2.27 cups |
Brown sugar is typically measured packed into the cup, giving it a higher density than granulated white sugar — approximately 220 grams per US cup. "Packed" means pressing the sugar firmly into the measuring cup until it holds the shape when tipped out.
Light and dark brown sugar have nearly identical densities (the difference is just the amount of molasses), so this converter works for both. If a recipe simply says "brown sugar," assume it means packed.
For regular white sugar, see the granulated sugar converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 200g of packed brown sugar is approximately 0.91 cups — just under 1 cup.
- ½ cup of packed brown sugar is 110 grams.
- No — both have essentially the same density (220g/cup). The difference is only in flavor and molasses content.
- Press the sugar firmly into the measuring cup with the back of a spoon until it holds its shape when turned out. Most recipes assume packed brown sugar.