How Much Is 31.04 Ounces of Brown Sugar in Cups?
Converting 31.04 ounces of brown sugar to cups gives 4.00 cups. First convert to grams (31.04 oz = 879.97g), then divide by the density of brown sugar (220g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 31.04 ounces of brown sugar
- Convert ounces to grams: 31.04 × 28.35 = 879.97g
- 1 cup of brown sugar = 220g
- 879.97g ÷ 220g/cup = 4.00 cups
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 ounces measurements. Your amount (31.04 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Brown Sugar
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.13 cups | 0.12 cups | 0.11 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.26 cups | 0.24 cups | 0.21 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.39 cups | 0.37 cups | 0.32 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.52 cups | 0.49 cups | 0.43 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.64 cups | 0.61 cups | 0.54 cups |
| 6 ounces | 0.77 cups | 0.73 cups | 0.64 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.03 cups | 0.98 cups | 0.86 cups |
| 10 ounces | 1.29 cups | 1.22 cups | 1.07 cups |
| 12 ounces | 1.55 cups | 1.46 cups | 1.29 cups |
| 16 ounces | 2.06 cups | 1.95 cups | 1.72 cups |
| 31.04 ounces | 4.00 cups | 3.79 cups | 3.33 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
What is a Cup?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.