Cups of Packed Brown Sugar to Grams Converter
1 US cup of firmly packed brown sugar weighs 220 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 / King Arthur Baking.
Interactive Packed Brown Sugar Cup Calculator
Packed 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 | 28 g | 27 g | 29 g | 0.97 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 55 g | 54 g | 57 g | 1.94 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 73 g | 72 g | 76 g | 2.59 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 110 g | 108 g | 115 g | 3.88 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 147 g | 145 g | 153 g | 5.17 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 165 g | 163 g | 172 g | 5.82 oz |
| 1 cup | 220 g | 217 g | 229 g | 7.76 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 275 g | 271 g | 286 g | 9.70 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 330 g | 325 g | 344 g | 11.64 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 385 g | 380 g | 401 g | 13.58 oz |
| 2 cups | 440 g | 434 g | 458 g | 15.52 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 550 g | 542 g | 573 g | 19.40 oz |
| 3 cups | 660 g | 651 g | 687 g | 23.28 oz |
🔬 Why Weight Accuracy Matters for Packed Brown Sugar
Molasses film creates cohesion allowing dense packing to eliminate air voids.
💡 Best Measuring Technique
- Press sugar into cup with back of spoon until firm.
Frequently Asked Questions: Packed Brown Sugar Cups to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of Packed Brown Sugar?
1 US Legal Cup (240 ml) of packed brown sugar weighs 220 grams. 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) weighs approx 217 grams, and 1 Metric Cup (250 ml) weighs 229 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of Packed Brown Sugar?
1/2 US Legal Cup of packed brown sugar weighs 110 grams.
How do I convert cups of Packed Brown Sugar to grams on a scale?
Multiply the number of cups in your recipe by 220g. For example, 1.5 cups × 220g = 330 grams.