Ingredient conversion

1 cup packed brown sugar to grams

1 US cup of packed brown sugar = 220 grams.
This uses the packed measure. Switch to metric, Australian/South African or imperial cup sizes in the converter below.

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Why this matters: A cup of flour, sugar, butter and honey do not weigh the same.

Packed brown sugar cup to gram chart

CupsGrams
1/4 cup packed brown sugar55g
1/3 cup packed brown sugar73.3g
1/2 cup packed brown sugar110g
2/3 cup packed brown sugar146.7g
3/4 cup packed brown sugar165g
1 cup packed brown sugar220g
2 cup packed brown sugar440g
3 cup packed brown sugar660g

Accuracy note

For baking, small measuring differences can affect texture. If a recipe is precise, weigh packed brown sugar in grams rather than relying only on volume.

FAQ

How many grams is 1 cup of packed brown sugar?

1 US cup of packed brown sugar is 220 grams using the packed measure.

Why can packed brown sugar conversions vary?

Cups measure volume, grams measure weight. Different cup sizes and measuring methods can change the result, especially for dry ingredients.

Should I use grams or cups for baking?

Grams are usually more reliable because weighing removes variation from scooping, packing and cup size.