Brown Sugar (packed): Cups to Grams
Brown Sugar (packed) has a density of 0.95 g/mL, so converting between volume (cups, tablespoons) and weight (grams, ounces) needs this specific figure rather than a generic one. One US cup of brown sugar (packed) weighs about 224.7588247 g.
Brown Sugar (packed) volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 0.95 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 4.682475514 | 0.1651694631 |
| Tablespoon | 14.04742654 | 0.4955083893 |
| Fluid Ounce | 28.09485308 | 0.9910167787 |
| Cup (US) | 224.7588247 | 7.928134229 |
| Pint (US) | 449.5176493 | 15.85626846 |
| Quart (US) | 899.0352987 | 31.71253692 |
| Gallon (US) | 3,596.141195 | 126.8501477 |
| Milliliter | 0.95 | 0.03351026385 |
| Liter | 950 | 33.51026385 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 0.95 | 0.03351026385 |
| Cubic Inch | 15.5677108 | 0.5491348384 |
| Cup (Metric) | 237.5 | 8.377565963 |
How to measure it accurately
This figure assumes brown sugar firmly packed into the cup, which is what a recipe means unless it says otherwise. Loose brown sugar can weigh a third less.
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For any other volume or weight unit, or to convert weight back to volume, use the Cooking Converter and select Brown Sugar (packed) from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of brown sugar (packed)?
1 US cup of brown sugar (packed) weighs about 224.7588247 grams (7.928134229 oz), using a density of 0.95 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of brown sugar (packed)?
1 tablespoon of brown sugar (packed) weighs about 14.04742654 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of brown sugar (packed)?
1 teaspoon of brown sugar (packed) weighs about 4.682475514 grams.
Why does brown sugar (packed) have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Brown Sugar (packed) has a density of 0.95 g/mL, so it is lighter than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure brown sugar (packed) matter?
This figure assumes brown sugar firmly packed into the cup, which is what a recipe means unless it says otherwise. Loose brown sugar can weigh a third less.
Ingredients of similar density
Densities are typical values; how an ingredient is packed can change actual weight. See our disclaimer.