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Unpacked Brown Sugar Grams to Cups Converter
Standard Weight180g / US Cup
1 US cup of unpacked brown sugar weighs 180 grams. Source benchmark: USDA FoodData Central.
Convert Grams of Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar
Instant volume conversion calculated specifically for light/unpacked brown sugar density.
100 grams
grams
Calculated Volume
0.83 cups
approx 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp
1 Cup3/41/21/4
Tablespoons13.3 tbsp
Teaspoons40.0 tsp
Ounces3.53 oz
💡 Measuring Advice:USDA
Spoon into measuring cup and level off with a straight knife edge.
Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar Grams to Cups Quick Reference Table
Common recipe weights converted for US Legal Cups (240ml), Metric Cups (250ml), and Imperial Cups (284ml).
| Grams (g) | US Cups (240ml) | Metric Cups (250ml) | Imperial Cups (284ml) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.14 cups | 0.13 cups | 0.12 cups | 2.2 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.28 cups | 0.27 cups | 0.23 cups | 4.4 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.56 cups | 0.53 cups | 0.47 cups | 8.9 tbsp |
| 150 g | 0.83 cups | 0.80 cups | 0.70 cups | 13.3 tbsp |
| 180 g | 1.00 cups | 0.96 cups | 0.85 cups | 16.0 tbsp |
| 200 g | 1.11 cups | 1.06 cups | 0.94 cups | 17.8 tbsp |
| 250 g | 1.39 cups | 1.33 cups | 1.17 cups | 22.2 tbsp |
| 300 g | 1.67 cups | 1.60 cups | 1.41 cups | 26.7 tbsp |
| 400 g | 2.22 cups | 2.13 cups | 1.88 cups | 35.6 tbsp |
| 500 g | 2.78 cups | 2.66 cups | 2.35 cups | 44.4 tbsp |
🔬 Density & Science Explainer
Loose brown sugar contains air spaces between moist crystals.
💡 Measurement Tips
- Scoop lightly without applying downward pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions: Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar
How many grams is 1 cup of Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar?
1 US cup of light/unpacked brown sugar weighs exactly 180 grams (Spoon loosely into cup without pressing.). A Metric cup (250ml) weighs 188 grams, and an Imperial cup weighs 213 grams.
How do I convert grams of Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar to cups without a scale?
Divide your required weight in grams by 180. For example, 100g divided by 180 equals 0.56 US cups.
What is the proper measurement technique for Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar?
Spoon loosely into cup without pressing.
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