30 Grams of Brown Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Brown Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.14 (⅛)
- Tablespoons
- 2.2
- Teaspoons
- 6.5
- Milliliters
- 32 ml
30 grams of brown sugar = 0.14 cups (⅛ cup / 2.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20g | 0.09 | ⅛ | 1.5 |
| 25g | 0.11 | ⅛ | 1.8 |
| 30g | 0.14 | ⅛ | 2.2 |
| 35g | 0.16 | ⅛ | 2.5 |
| 40g | 0.18 | ⅛ | 2.9 |
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 30 grams of brown sugar in cups?+
30 grams of brown sugar is 0.14 cups (⅛ cup), or 2.2 tablespoons.
How do I measure 30 grams of brown sugar without a scale?+
Use ⅛ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 2.2 tablespoons instead.