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Dark Brown Sugar — Grams ↔ Cups Converter

1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of dark brown sugar weighs 213 grams (7.51 ounces or 13.3g per tablespoon) when measured firmly packed; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 225.1g and 100g equals ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.

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Measuring density
Converted Measure
100 g Dark Brown Sugar (firmly packed) =
⅓ US Cup + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp
Physical scoop breakdown0.47 cups
1/3 cup
×2
2 tbsp
½ tsp
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Grams
100 g
Ounces
3.53 oz
US Cups
⅓ cup + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp
Metric (250mL)
0.44 c
Tablespoons
7.51 tbsp
Milliliters
111.1 mL

Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses firmly packed (213g/cup). Switching to unpacked / loose (150g/cup) changes each cup by 63g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.

Dark Brown Sugar: Cups & Spoons to Grams

Based on 213g per 236.6 mL US cup (firmly packed).

Dark Brown Sugar cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons to grams and ounces conversion chart (213g per US cup)
Volume Grams Ounces
1 Teaspoon (tsp) 4.4 g 0.16 oz
1 Tablespoon (tbsp) 13.3 g 0.47 oz
⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) 26.6 g 0.94 oz
¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) 53.3 g 1.88 oz
⅓ US Cup 71 g 2.5 oz
½ US Cup (8 tbsp) 106.5 g 3.76 oz
⅔ US Cup 142 g 5.01 oz
¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) 159.8 g 5.64 oz
1 US Cup (236.6 mL) 213 g 7.51 oz
1 Metric Cup (250 mL) 225.1 g 7.94 oz
1 ½ US Cups 319.5 g 11.27 oz
2 US Cups 426 g 15.03 oz
3 US Cups 639 g 22.54 oz
4 US Cups (1 Quart) 852 g 30.05 oz

Dark Brown Sugar: Grams to US Cups

Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.

Dark Brown Sugar grams to US cups and kitchen spoon fractions conversion chart
Weight Kitchen Measure Decimal
10 g 2 ¼ tsp 0.05 c
25 g ⅛ cup 0.12 c
50 g 3 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp 0.23 c
75 g ⅓ cup + 1 tsp 0.35 c
100 g ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp 0.47 c
125 g ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp 0.59 c
150 g ⅔ cup + 1 ¾ tsp 0.70 c
200 g ¾ cup + 3 tbsp 0.94 c
250 g 1 cup + 2 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp 1.17 c
300 g 1 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp 1.41 c
400 g 1 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp 1.88 c
500 g 2 ⅓ cups 2.35 c
750 g 3 ½ cups + 1 tsp 3.52 c
1000 g 4 ⅔ cups + 1 ¼ tsp 4.69 c

How to Measure Dark Brown Sugar Accurately

Pack firmly into the measuring cup to press out all air pockets. Dark brown sugar contains approximately 6.5% molasses, making it denser and stickier than light brown sugar.

Packing Density Comparison (1 US Cup)

  • firmly packed (Test-kitchen standard) 213 g
  • Unpacked / loose 150 g

Data reference: King Arthur Baking standard (213g/cup packed) & USDA FDC #169657

Common Culinary Uses

  • Rich gingerbread cookies
  • Dark fruitcakes
  • Sticky toffee pudding
  • Glazes for baked ham

Weight-Aware Substitutions

  • Mix 186g granulated sugar with 14g molasses to create 200g dark brown sugar equivalent

Exact Dark Brown Sugar Recipe Conversions

Grams & Ounces to Cups

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Cups, Spoons & Sticks in Grams

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Dark Brown Sugar Measuring FAQs

What is the culinary difference between light and dark brown sugar? ▾

Dark brown sugar has nearly double the molasses content, imparting deeper caramel flavor, darker color, and higher acidity.

Can I swap dark brown sugar for light brown sugar 1:1 by weight? ▾

Yes, substitute gram for gram; recipes will bake with slightly more moisture and a pronounced molasses aroma.