Brown Sugar
Sugar·Density: 0.93 g/ml
Also known as: light brown sugar, dark brown sugar
Density Information
0.93 g/ml(packed method)
Density by measurement method:
packed: 0.93 g/ml loose: 0.75 g/ml
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- If your brown sugar has hardened, microwave with a damp paper towel
- Brown sugar is typically measured PACKED
- Pack firmly into measuring cup for accurate measurement
Brown Sugar — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 55g |
| ⅓ cup | 73g |
| ½ cup | 110g |
| ⅔ cup | 147g |
| ¾ cup | 165g |
| 1 cup | 220g |
| 1½ cups | 330g |
| 2 cups | 440g |
Based on brown sugar density of 0.93 g/ml (packed method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of brown sugar weighs approximately 220 grams. This is based on a density of 0.93 g/ml using the packed measurement method.
Brown Sugar has a density of 0.93 g/ml when measured using the packed method. Density varies by method: packed: 0.93 g/ml, loose: 0.75 g/ml. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure brown sugar by weight (grams) using a kitchen scale. Volume measurements (cups) can vary by 10-30% depending on your measurement technique. This is especially important in baking where precision matters.
The measurement method significantly affects how much brown sugar fits in a cup. Packed brown sugar: 220g per US cup (0.93 g/ml). Loose brown sugar: 177g per US cup (0.75 g/ml). The default measurement uses the packed method at 0.93 g/ml.