120 Grams of Brown Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Brown Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.55 (½)
- Tablespoons
- 8.7
- Teaspoons
- 26.2
- Milliliters
- 129 ml
120 grams of brown sugar = 0.55 cups (½ cup / 8.7 tablespoons)
Brown Sugar has a density of approximately 220g per cup. Firmly packed. Loosely packed light brown sugar is closer to 200g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100g | 0.45 | ½ | 7.3 |
| 110g | 0.50 | ½ | 8.0 |
| 120g | 0.55 | ½ | 8.7 |
| 125g | 0.57 | ⅝ | 9.1 |
| 130g | 0.59 | ⅝ | 9.5 |
Bakers reach for brown sugar in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 120 grams of brown sugar in cups?+
120 grams of brown sugar is 0.55 cups (½ cup), or 8.7 tablespoons.
How do I measure 120 grams of brown sugar without a scale?+
Use ½ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 8.7 tablespoons instead.