How much is 1 cup of brown sugar in grams?
1 cup of brown sugar weighs 220 grams.
≈ 7.76 oz (weight)
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1 cup cup of Brown sugar weighs 220 grams.
Nearby brown sugar cup measurements
Compare weight conversions for common cup sizes of brown sugar.
1 cup of brown sugar in other units
If a recipe calls for 1 cup of brown sugar, here is how that exact quantity converts into other volume and weight measurements:
- • 220 grams (g) by weight
- • 7.76 ounces (oz) by weight (View brown sugar ounces chart →)
- • 16 tablespoons (tbsp)
- • 48 teaspoons (tsp)
- • 8 fluid ounces (fl oz) of volume
How to measure brown sugar accurately
Level cup, spooned in (not packed)
Measuring brown sugar by volume using cups can introduce errors up to 20% due to settling, packing pressure, and variations between measuring cup brands. For dependable, professional baking and cooking results, weighing your ingredients in grams with an inexpensive digital kitchen scale eliminates every inconsistency.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of brown sugar?
1 cup of brown sugar weighs 220 grams (approximately 7.76 ounces).
How many ounces is 1 cup of brown sugar?
1 cup of brown sugar weighs approximately 7.76 ounces (220g).
How many cups of brown sugar is 100 grams?
100 grams of brown sugar is approximately 0.45 cups.
How do you accurately measure 1 cup of brown sugar?
The most accurate way to measure brown sugar is by weight on a digital kitchen scale (220g). If measuring with cups, spoon the ingredient lightly into the measuring cup and level off flat with a knife without packing.
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