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How many grams is 1 cup of brown sugar?
1 cup of packed brown sugar weighs 213 grams (7.51 oz), according to King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart.
Packed brown sugar: cups to grams
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 53 g | 1.9 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 71 g | 2.5 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 107 g | 3.8 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 142 g | 5.0 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 160 g | 5.6 oz |
| 1 cup | 213 g | 7.5 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 13 g | 0.47 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.4 g | 0.16 oz |
US cup = 236.6 ml. Brown sugar is packed into the cup.
FAQ
How many grams is 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar?
1/2 cup of packed brown sugar is about 107 grams, based on 213 g per US cup (King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart).
How many grams is 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar?
1/4 cup of packed brown sugar is about 53 grams.
How many ounces is a cup of packed brown sugar?
A US cup of packed brown sugar weighs about 7.5 oz (213 g).
Why weigh instead of using cups?
Cups measure volume, so how you fill them changes how much you get. A kitchen scale gives the same amount every time, which is why bakers weigh.
Source: King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart (213 g per US cup). Other amounts are calculated from that figure.