Convert Brown Sugar from Cup (US) to Grams
How many grams is 1 US cup of brown sugar?
1 US cup of brown sugar (Light Muscovado) is 211.2 grams. 2 US cups of brown sugar is 422.4 grams. 1/2 US cup of brown sugar is 105.6 grams. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of brown sugar is 52.8 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the US cup (240 ml), so 1 cup is 211.2 g. A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml and holds about 220 g. Use the metric cup converter →
- Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
- Brown sugar is measured packed, so a cup's weight depends on how firmly you press it. This page uses 220 g for a firmly packed metric cup, the figure most recipes assume. Lightly packed it drops to about 200 g. Weigh for the most reliable result.
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Common Brown Sugar Conversions
Here are the most common brown sugar conversions from cups (US) to grams.
| Cups (US) | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 52.8 g |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 105.6 g |
| 0.75 cups (US) | 158.4 g |
| 1 cup (US) | 211.2 g |
| 1.25 cups (US) | 264 g |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 316.8 g |
| 2 cups (US) | 422.4 g |
| 2.5 cups (US) | 528 g |
| 3 cups (US) | 633.6 g |
For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of brown sugar in US cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 US cup of brown sugar in grams?
- 1 US cup of brown sugar is 211.2 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of brown sugar is 422.4 grams and 0.5 US cups is 105.6 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the brown sugar converter
- How many grams is 1.5 US cups of brown sugar?
- 1.5 US cups of brown sugar is 316.8 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of brown sugar is 211.2 grams and 2 US cups is 422.4 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 US cups of brown sugar in grams?
- 2 US cups of brown sugar is 422.4 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of brown sugar is 211.2 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
- How many US cups of brown sugar is 211.2 grams?
- 211.2 grams of brown sugar is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- What is 1/2 cup (US) brown sugar in grams?
- 1/2 US cup of brown sugar is 105.6 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of brown sugar is 211.2 grams and 2 US cups is 422.4 grams. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart above for the common ones.
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Quick swap when you have no molasses. Loses the caramel notes and moisture, so expect a crisper, plainer cookie or cake. Add 1 tbsp extra liquid per cup of sugar to compensate. See our Sugar converter.
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Raw sugar has a trace of molasses but is dry with hard crystals (200 g vs 220 g per cup). Result is drier and crunchier; works best in toppings and crumbles. See our Raw Sugar converter.
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Palm sugar has a similar caramel depth to brown sugar but a more complex, earthy flavour from the palm sap. Use the same weight rather than the same cup, since palm sugar runs lighter at 200 g a cup against 220 g. The texture is similar though palm sugar can be coarser in block or granulated forms. See our Palm Sugar converter.
Molasses
Molasses is the syrup that gives brown sugar its colour and caramel flavour. You can add a small amount of molasses to white sugar as a substitute for brown sugar, though the result will be wetter and more intensely flavoured. See our Molasses converter.
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