Convert Brown Sugar from Grams to Cup (US)
How many US cups is 100 grams of brown sugar?
100 grams of brown sugar (Light Muscovado) is 0.47 US cups. 200 grams of brown sugar is 0.95 US cups. 220 grams of brown sugar is 1.04 US cups. 500 grams of brown sugar is 2.37 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. 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.
Brown sugar is a soft, moist sugar that contains molasses, giving it a rich color and a deeper, caramel-like flavor. It comes in light and dark varieties and is commonly used in cookies, sauces, marinades, and baked goods. Depending on where you are in the world, it may also be called soft brown sugar, light muscovado, or demerara (though demerara has larger crystals).
As brown sugar packs differently in measuring cups, it’s especially helpful to convert it by weight for accuracy. This page provides simple conversions between grams, cups, tablespoons, and more to help you get consistent results in any recipe.
Also known as
- Light Muscovado
- Demerara
- Soft Brown Sugar
White granulated sugar is drier and lighter packed than brown sugar (200 g vs 220 g per cup) and has no molasses flavour. Swapping it in loses the moisture and caramel notes, so weigh when substituting and expect a crisper, plainer result. See our Sugar converter.
Raw sugar is dry with hard crystals and only a trace of molasses, unlike soft, moist brown sugar. It packs lighter (200 g vs 220 g per cup), so weigh when swapping and expect a drier, crunchier result. See our Raw Sugar converter.
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.
Palm sugar has a similar caramel depth to brown sugar but a deeper, earthier flavour from the palm sap. It weighs slightly less per cup (200 g vs 220 g), so weigh when swapping and adjust to taste. See our Palm Sugar converter.
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0 Cup (US)Common Brown Sugar Conversions
Here are the most common brown sugar conversions from grams to cups (US).
| Grams | Cups (US) |
|---|---|
| 50 g | 0.24 cups (US) |
| 100 g | 0.47 cups (US) |
| 125 g | 0.59 cups (US) |
| 150 g | 0.71 cups (US) |
| 175 g | 0.83 cups (US) |
| 200 g | 0.95 cups (US) |
| 220 g | 1.04 cups (US) |
| 250 g | 1.18 cups (US) |
| 300 g | 1.42 cups (US) |
| 400 g | 1.89 cups (US) |
| 440 g | 2.08 cups (US) |
| 500 g | 2.37 cups (US) |
Brown Sugar Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting brown sugar from Grams to Cup (US) and other measurements.
| grams | cup(US) | cup | ounces | tbsp | tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 0.47 cup (US) | 0.45 cup | 3.55 oz | 7.58 tbsp | 22.73 tsp |
| 150 g | 0.71 cup (US) | 0.68 cup | 5.32 oz | 11.36 tbsp | 34.09 tsp |
| 250 g | 1.18 cup (US) | 1.14 cup | 8.86 oz | 18.94 tbsp | 56.82 tsp |
| 500 g | 2.37 cup (US) | 2.27 cup | 17.73 oz | 37.88 tbsp | 113.64 tsp |
| 750 g | 3.55 cup (US) | 3.41 cup | 26.59 oz | 56.82 tbsp | 170.45 tsp |
Converting other ingredients? Use the grams to cups converter for a quick-reference table.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many US cups is 100 grams of brown sugar?
- 100 grams of brown sugar is 0.47 US cups. The conversion is fixed, so 50 grams is 0.24 US cups and 200 grams is 0.95 US cups. Halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones. Open the brown sugar converter
- How many US cups is 200 grams of brown sugar?
- 200 grams of brown sugar is 0.95 US cups. The conversion is fixed, so 100 grams is 0.47 US cups and 400 grams is 1.89 US cups. Halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
- What is 220g brown sugar in US cups?
- 220 grams of brown sugar is 1.04 US cups. The conversion is fixed, so 110 grams is 0.52 US cups and 440 grams is 2.08 US cups. Halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
- What is 500g brown sugar in US cups?
- 500 grams of brown sugar is 2.37 US cups. The conversion is fixed, so 250 grams is 1.18 US cups and 1 kg is 4.73 US cups. Halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
- How many US cups is 100 grams of Light Muscovado?
- Light Muscovado is another name for brown sugar, so 100 grams of Light Muscovado is 0.47 US cups, exactly the same as brown sugar. The figure does not change with the name: 200 grams is 0.95 US cups and 50 grams is 0.24 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
- Are brown sugar and Light Muscovado the same thing?
- Yes. Light Muscovado is another name for brown sugar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 100 grams of brown sugar is 0.47 US cups under either name, and 200 grams is 0.95 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
- Why does a cup of brown sugar vary in weight?
- Brown sugar is moist and clumps, so how firmly you press it into the cup changes the weight. This page uses 220 grams for a firmly packed metric cup, the standard most recipes assume. Lightly packed it falls to around 200 grams, and a loose scoop can be lower still. For consistent results, weigh brown sugar on a scale rather than measuring by cup.
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