Refined sugar coated with molasses for rich caramel notes and chewiness in baked goods. Use the verified calculator and reference tables below to convert between grams, cups, ounces, and tablespoons.
Calibrated to 220g per US Customary Cup (0.93 g/mL).
Technique note: Pack firmly into the measuring cup with the back of a spoon or fingertips until it holds the shape of the cup when inverted.
Verified standard: 1 US cup of Brown Sugar (Packed) = 220 grams (King Arthur Baking & USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 168833)).
Pack firmly into the measuring cup with the back of a spoon or fingertips until it holds the shape of the cup when inverted.
Culinary Science Tip: Unpacked brown sugar weighs only ~145g per cup, while firmly packed brown sugar weighs 220g. Recipes always assume packed unless stated.
Standard source: King Arthur Baking & USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 168833)
Common recipe cup measurements converted into exact grams and ounces (US Customary 236.6 mL cup):
| Cups | Grams | Ounces (oz) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 27.5 g | 0.97 oz | 2.0 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 55 g | 1.94 oz | 4.0 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 73.3 g | 2.59 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 110 g | 3.88 oz | 8.0 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 146.7 g | 5.17 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 165 g | 5.82 oz | 12.0 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 220 g | 7.76 oz | 16.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cups | 275 g | 9.70 oz | 20.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cups | 330 g | 11.64 oz | 24.0 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 440 g | 15.52 oz | 32.0 tbsp |
| 3 cups | 660 g | 23.28 oz | 48.0 tbsp |
Metric recipe weights in grams converted into US Customary cups and level tablespoons:
| Grams (Weight) | US Cups (Volume) | Exact Decimal | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.7 tbsp | 0.05 cups | 0.7 tbsp |
| 25 g | 1.8 tbsp | 0.11 cups | 1.8 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.23 cups | 0.23 cups | 3.6 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.34 cups | 0.34 cups | 5.5 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.45 cups | 0.45 cups | 7.3 tbsp |
| 120 g | 0.55 cups | 0.55 cups | 8.7 tbsp |
| 125 g | 0.57 cups | 0.57 cups | 9.1 tbsp |
| 150 g | 0.68 cups | 0.68 cups | 10.9 tbsp |
| 175 g | 0.8 cups | 0.8 cups | 12.7 tbsp |
| 200 g | 0.91 cups | 0.91 cups | 14.5 tbsp |
| 225 g | 1.02 cups | 1.02 cups | 16.4 tbsp |
| 250 g | 1.14 cups | 1.14 cups | 18.2 tbsp |
| 300 g | 1.36 cups | 1.36 cups | 21.8 tbsp |
| 350 g | 1.59 cups | 1.59 cups | 25.5 tbsp |
| 400 g | 1.82 cups | 1.82 cups | 29.1 tbsp |
| 500 g | 2.27 cups | 2.27 cups | 36.4 tbsp |
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