How many us cup is 1 gram of brown sugar?

1 gram of brown sugar weighs approximately 0 us cup. This is based on a density of 0.93 g/ml for brown sugar.

How do I measure brown sugar accurately?

For brown sugar, spoon into the measuring cup and level off. Brown sugar should be packed firmly.

Why does brown sugar have a specific cup-to-gram conversion?

Brown Sugar has a density of 0.93 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 0.93 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.

Brown Sugar

Gram to US Cup

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0.005cup

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Brown Sugar — Quick Reference

Common gram to us cup conversions

Brown Sugar: Gram to US Cup conversion table
Gram	US Cup
25g	0cup
50g	0cup
100g	0cup
150g	1cup
200g	1cup
250g	1cup
300g	1cup
500g	2cup

Based on brown sugar density of 0.93 g/ml (packed method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Understanding Brown Sugar Conversions

The Math Behind This Conversion

To convert 1 gram of brown sugar to us cup, we divide by the density (0.93 g/ml). First, 1g ÷ 0.93 g/ml = 1.1ml. Then, dividing by the us cup volume (236.59ml): 1.1ml ÷ 236.59ml = 0 us cup.

Measurement Tip

When measuring brown sugar, pack it firmly into the measuring cup. The sugar should hold its shape when turned out. This packing method is already accounted for in our density value of 0.93 g/ml.

About Our Data

The density value of 0.93 g/ml for brown sugar is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 168833). This measurement was taken with brown sugar firmly packed into the measuring cup. Different measurement methods affect the density: packed (0.93 g/ml), loose (0.75 g/ml).

View source data on USDA FoodData Central (ID: 168833)

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