How Much Is 220 Grams of Brown Sugar in Cups?
220 grams of brown sugar equals 1.00 cup. Brown sugar has a density of 220g per cup. A lighter ingredient like flour (125g/cup) would fill more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 220 grams of brown sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar = 220g
- 220g ÷ 220g/cup = 1 cup
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Light and dark brown sugar have the same density per cup (220g). The difference is molasses content, which affects flavor but not weight.
Brown Sugar at Different Amounts
How brown sugar scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (220 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Brown Sugar
| Grams | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 0.02 cups | 0.02 cups | 0.02 cups |
| 10 grams | 0.05 cups | 0.04 cups | 0.04 cups |
| 25 grams | 0.11 cups | 0.11 cups | 0.09 cups |
| 50 grams | 0.23 cups | 0.22 cups | 0.19 cups |
| 75 grams | 0.34 cups | 0.32 cups | 0.28 cups |
| 100 grams | 0.45 cups | 0.43 cups | 0.38 cups |
| 150 grams | 0.68 cups | 0.65 cups | 0.57 cups |
| 200 grams | 0.91 cups | 0.86 cups | 0.76 cups |
| 220 grams | 1.00 cup | 0.95 cups | 0.83 cups |
| 250 grams | 1.14 cups | 1.08 cups | 0.95 cups |
| 500 grams | 2.27 cups | 2.15 cups | 1.89 cups |
Understanding the Units
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.