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1/2 cup brown sugar packed to grams

1/2 cup brown sugar packed is about 110 grams using an estimated 220 g per cup density. See nearby cup values and baking notes.

Ingredient-aware answer

1/2 cup brown sugar packed ≈ 110 g

This uses an estimated density of 220 grams per cup for brown sugar packed.

Baking note: Packed brown sugar is intentionally compressed, increasing grams per cup. For best baking accuracy, use a kitchen scale.

Brown Sugar Packed cup-to-gram table

CupsApprox grams
1/4 cup brown sugar packed55 g
1/3 cup brown sugar packed72.6 g
1/2 cup brown sugar packed110 g
3/4 cup brown sugar packed165 g
1 cup brown sugar packed220 g
1.5 cups brown sugar packed330 g
2 cups brown sugar packed440 g
3 cups brown sugar packed660 g

Formula

grams = cups × 220. This ingredient-specific estimate is more useful than a generic cups-to-grams conversion.

Why ingredient-specific?

A cup measures volume. Grams measure weight. Different ingredients have different densities, so one cup does not always equal the same grams.

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FAQ

How many grams is 1/2 cup brown sugar packed?
1/2 cup brown sugar packed is about 110 grams using 220 grams per cup.
Is this exact?
No. Ingredient cup weights vary by brand, packing, humidity, and measuring method.
Should I weigh ingredients for baking?
Yes. A kitchen scale is more accurate than cup measurements, especially for flour, cocoa, powdered sugar, and brown sugar.