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How Much Is 5.82 Ounces of Brown Sugar in Cups?

Converting 5.82 ounces of brown sugar to cups gives 0.75 cups. First convert to grams (5.82 oz = 164.99g), then divide by the density of brown sugar (220g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.

5.82 ounces of brown sugar
=
0.75cups
Result using all cup standards info
0.75 cups (US) 0.71 cups (Metric Cup) 0.62 cups (Imperial Cup)
0.75

Formula and Step-by-Step

(ounces × 28.35g/oz) ÷ 220g/cup = cups
  1. Start with 5.82 ounces of brown sugar
  2. Convert ounces to grams: 5.82 × 28.35 = 164.99g
  3. 1 cup of brown sugar = 220g
  4. 164.99g ÷ 220g/cup = 0.75 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 (5.82 ounces) is highlighted.

2 oz0.26 cups3 oz0.39 cups4 oz0.52 cups5 oz0.64 cups5.82 oz0.75 cups6 oz0.77 cups8 oz1.03 cups10 oz1.29 cups

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
5.82 ounces 0.75 cups 0.71 cups 0.62 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

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?

A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 0.75 cups, based on brown sugar having a density of 220g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
First convert ounces to grams (1 ounce = 28.3495g), then divide by 220 (grams per cup). For 5.82 ounces: 5.82 × 28.3495 = 164.99g, then 164.99 ÷ 220 = 0.75 cups.
For the most accurate results, weigh brown sugar on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, pack it firmly into the measuring cup and level it off. This conversion assumes packed brown sugar, which is the standard method.
Brown sugar should be firmly packed into the measuring cup. This is the standard method and what this conversion assumes. Loosely measured brown sugar will weigh significantly less.
Reverse the conversion: 0.75 cups × 220g/cup = 164.99g, then 164.99g ÷ 28.3495 = 5.82 ounces. Or use the Cups to Ounces converter.