🔄 Reverse Volume Conversion
Cups of Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar to Grams Converter
Standard Bulk Density180g / US Legal Cup
1 US cup of unpacked brown sugar weighs 180 grams. Use this tool to calculate exact gram weights for cup quantities specified in US, Metric, or UK baking recipes. Reference source: USDA FoodData Central.
Interactive Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar Cup Calculator
Required Weight in Grams
180 grams
(approx 6.35 oz)Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar Cups to Grams Conversion Table (1/8 Cup to 3 Cups)
Exact gram weights for common baking cup volumes calculated across US Legal (240 ml), US Customary (236.59 ml), and Metric (250 ml) cup standards.
| Cup Volume | US Legal Cup (240 ml) | US Customary (236.59 ml) | Metric Cup (250 ml) | Weight in Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 23 g | 22 g | 24 g | 0.79 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 45 g | 44 g | 47 g | 1.59 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 60 g | 59 g | 63 g | 2.12 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 90 g | 89 g | 94 g | 3.17 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 120 g | 118 g | 125 g | 4.23 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 135 g | 133 g | 141 g | 4.76 oz |
| 1 cup | 180 g | 177 g | 188 g | 6.35 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 225 g | 222 g | 235 g | 7.94 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 270 g | 266 g | 282 g | 9.52 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 315 g | 311 g | 329 g | 11.11 oz |
| 2 cups | 360 g | 355 g | 376 g | 12.70 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 450 g | 444 g | 470 g | 15.87 oz |
| 3 cups | 540 g | 532 g | 564 g | 19.05 oz |
🔬 Why Weight Accuracy Matters for Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar
Loose brown sugar contains air spaces between moist crystals.
💡 Best Measuring Technique
- Scoop lightly without applying downward pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions: Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar Cups to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar?
1 US Legal Cup (240 ml) of light/unpacked brown sugar weighs 180 grams. 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) weighs approx 177 grams, and 1 Metric Cup (250 ml) weighs 188 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar?
1/2 US Legal Cup of light/unpacked brown sugar weighs 90 grams.
How do I convert cups of Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar to grams on a scale?
Multiply the number of cups in your recipe by 180g. For example, 1.5 cups × 180g = 270 grams.