How Much Is 1.5 Cups of Brown Sugar in Ounces?
1.5 cups of brown sugar weighs 11.64 oz. This is based on brown sugar having a density of 220g per cup. Because cups measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 1.5 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.5 cups of brown sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar = 220g
- 1.5 × 220 = 330g
- Convert grams to ounces: 330 ÷ 28.3495 = 11.64 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Brown sugar should always be firmly packed into the measuring cup. Loosely measured brown sugar can weigh 15-20% less than packed.
Brown Sugar at Different Amounts
How brown sugar scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.5 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.5 cups of brown sugar (330g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).
Other Amounts of Brown Sugar
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.94 oz | 2.05 oz | 2.33 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 2.56 oz | 2.71 oz | 3.08 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 3.88 oz | 4.10 oz | 4.66 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 5.82 oz | 6.15 oz | 6.99 oz |
| 1 cup | 7.76 oz | 8.20 oz | 9.32 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 11.64 oz | 12.30 oz | 13.98 oz |
| 2 cups | 15.52 oz | 16.40 oz | 18.64 oz |
| 3 cups | 23.28 oz | 24.60 oz | 27.96 oz |
| 4 cups | 31.04 oz | 32.80 oz | 37.28 oz |
| 5 cups | 38.80 oz | 41.00 oz | 46.60 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
What is an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.