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Brown Sugar (Packed): Grams to Cups

Convert grams of packed brown sugar to cups. 1 US cup (packed) = 220g. Brown sugar must be firmly packed into the measuring cup — pressing down until the sugar holds the shape of the cup when turned out.

Packed brown sugar is denser than granulated white sugar because the molasses coating adds weight and helps the crystals clump together. The packing method is critical — loosely filled cups can be 30-40g lighter than properly packed ones.

220g / US cup (packed)Pack firmly into cupMolasses content variesCookies, brownies, caramel
55g
¼ cup
440g
2 cups exactly

Brown Sugar (Packed) Grams to Cups Calculator

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For the most accurate results, weigh brown sugar (packed) on a digital kitchen scale. Cup measurements vary by technique and packing.
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1.00
1 cup
cups
16.0
Tablespoons
48.0
Teaspoons
237
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0.00
Oz (weight)
220g ÷ 220g/cup = 1.00 cups

Brown Sugar (Packed) Conversion Table — Grams to Cups

Reference table of common gram amounts. Updates automatically when you change the cup standard or method above.

Values based on 220g/US Cup · Spoon & Level method · Change settings above to update this table
GramsFractionDecimal CupsTablespoonsWeight (oz)
10g0.05 cups0.05 cups0.7 tbsp0.35 oz
25g⅛ cup0.11 cups1.8 tbsp0.88 oz
50g¼ cup0.23 cups3.6 tbsp1.76 oz
75g⅓ cup0.34 cups5.5 tbsp2.65 oz
100g0.45 cups0.45 cups7.3 tbsp3.53 oz
220g= 1 cup10 cups1.00 cups16.0 tbsp7.76 oz
264g1 cup1.20 cups19.2 tbsp9.31 oz
330g1½ cups1.50 cups24.0 tbsp11.64 oz
440g20 cups2.00 cups32.0 tbsp15.52 oz
550g2½ cups2.50 cups40.0 tbsp19.40 oz
660g30 cups3.00 cups48.0 tbsp23.28 oz
880g40 cups4.00 cups64.0 tbsp31.04 oz
1320g60 cups6.00 cups96.0 tbsp46.56 oz
1760g80 cups8.00 cups128.0 tbsp62.08 oz

Based on US cup (236.6ml), spoon-and-level method. → Reverse: cups to grams

Most-Searched Brown Sugar (Packed) Amounts

Common gram amounts from recipe searches, using the US cup spoon-and-level standard.

100 grams of brown sugar (packed) to cups

0.45 cups
= Scant ½ cup

Glaze or small cookie batch.

165 grams of brown sugar (packed) to cups

0.75 cups
= ¾ cup

Standard glaze or topping.

220 grams of brown sugar (packed) to cups

1.00 cups
= 1 cup (packed)

One cup packed, the reference.

330 grams of brown sugar (packed) to cups

1.50 cups
= 1½ cups

Brownie and bar cookie base.

440 grams of brown sugar (packed) to cups

2.00 cups
= 2 cups (packed)

Standard cake and cookie recipe.

550 grams of brown sugar (packed) to cups

2.50 cups
= 2½ cups

Large batch cookies or granola bars.

Brown Sugar (Packed) in Common Recipes

Real recipe amounts with gram and cup values for quick reference.

Chocolate Chip Cookies (24)
165g — ¾ cup
Brownies (9x13 pan)
330g — 1½ cups
Caramel Sauce
220g — 1 cup
Banana Bread
220g — 1 cup
Granola (large batch)
165g — ¾ cup
BBQ Sauce
110g — ½ cup
Pecan Pie Filling
220g — 1 cup
Gingerbread Cookies
330g — 1½ cups

Brown Sugar (Packed) — Frequently Asked Questions

220 grams of brown sugar (packed) is exactly 1 cup. This is the standard packed measurement used in most baking recipes.
Packed means firmly pressing brown sugar into the measuring cup with your fingers until it is compact, then levelling the top. When you turn the cup out, the sugar should hold the shape of the cup.
Slightly — packed brown sugar is 220g per cup vs 200g for granulated white sugar. The molasses coating adds weight and helps the crystals clump together when packed.
1 US cup of firmly packed brown sugar is 220g. Light brown sugar is slightly less (around 200g packed). Dark brown sugar, with more molasses, packs to around 220-225g.
Yes, but it will change flavour and moisture. Brown sugar adds molasses notes and retains more moisture. Use the same gram weight for a 1:1 swap, but expect a slightly denser, chewier result.

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Brown Sugar (packed) in Tablespoons and Teaspoons

Quick reference: gram weights for common tablespoon and teaspoon amounts of Brown Sugar (packed). US tablespoon = 14.79 ml. US teaspoon = 4.93 ml.

1 US tablespoon
13.8 g
14.79 ml
1 US teaspoon
4.6 g
4.93 ml
1 AUS tablespoon
18.6 g
20 ml
AmountUS (14.79 ml)AUS (20 ml)
¼ teaspoon1.1 g1.5 g
½ teaspoon2.3 g3.1 g
1 teaspoon4.6 g6.2 g
1 tablespoon13.8 g18.6 g
2 tablespoons27.5 g37.2 g
3 tablespoons41.2 g55.8 g
4 tablespoons (¼ cup)55 g74.4 g

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