Cups of brown sugar (packed) to grams

How much does a cup of brown sugar (packed) weigh? Enter an amount to convert it, or use the chart below.

Grams213 grams

Fractions work too: type 1/3 or 1 1/2.

Recipes mean packed brown sugar unless they say otherwise: press it into the cup until it holds its shape.

Brown Sugar (Packed): cups to grams chart

CupsGrams
⅛ cup26.6 g
¼ cup53.3 g
⅓ cup71 g
½ cup107 g
⅔ cup142 g
¾ cup160 g
1 cup213 g
1½ cups320 g
2 cups426 g
3 cups639 g
4 cups852 g

How the conversion works

Cups measure volume and grams measure weight, so the conversion depends on the density of the brown sugar (packed). One US cup of brown sugar (packed) weighs about 213 g, so one cup weighs 213 g.

To convert, multiply the number of cups by the weight of one cup. A US cup is 236.6 mL, 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 cup of brown sugar (packed)?

1 US cup of brown sugar (packed) weighs about 213 grams.

How many cups of brown sugar (packed) is 100 grams?

100 grams of brown sugar (packed) is about 0.469 US cups.

How should I measure brown sugar (packed)?

Recipes mean packed brown sugar unless they say otherwise: press it into the cup until it holds its shape.