Light Brown Sugar Cups to Grams
Snapshot
1 cup of light brown sugar equals 213 grams. Conversion Encyclopedia keeps one fixed ingredient basis on this page so the calculator, common values, and reverse page stay aligned.
- Reference basis: 213 g per 1 US cup.
- Example: 2 cups = 426 g.
- Use the reverse page if you need the opposite direction with the same basis.
Use the interactive calculator below for custom values and the common-value table for quick checks.
Converter Calculator
Explanation
Use this page when a recipe gives light brown sugar in cups and you need a repeatable gram target. The converter keeps the assumption explicit: 1 level US cup of light brown sugar = 213 grams.
That makes recipe scaling easier without switching between inconsistent cup charts. The page stays anchored to the US cup standard (236.588 mL). This basis assumes firmly packed light brown sugar, not a loose fill.
Common Conversion Values
| Cup | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | 53 |
| 1/3 | 71 |
| 1/2 | 107 |
| 1 | 213 |
| 1 1/2 | 320 |
| 2 | 426 |
| 3 | 639 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of Light Brown Sugar?
1 level US cup of Light Brown Sugar weighs 213 grams in this converter.
Does this use a US cup?
Yes. The factor is tied to the US cup definition (236.588 mL), not a metric cup.
Does packing change the result for Light Brown Sugar?
Light Brown Sugar keeps one firmly packed reference basis here, but moisture and packing pressure can change cup or spoon weight a lot. Keep the packing style consistent if you want repeatable baking results.
How many grams are in 2 cups of Light Brown Sugar?
2 cups of Light Brown Sugar are 426 g using 213 g per cup.
How do I convert Light Brown Sugar grams back to cups?
Use the mirror Grams To Cups page; divide grams by 213 to return cups.