550 Grams of Brown Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Brown Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 2.50 (2½)
- Tablespoons
- 40.0
- Teaspoons
- 120.0
- Milliliters
- 591 ml
550 grams of brown sugar = 2.50 cups (2½ cups / 40.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475g | 2.16 | 2⅛ | 34.5 |
| 500g | 2.27 | 2¼ | 36.4 |
| 550g | 2.50 | 2½ | 40.0 |
| 600g | 2.73 | 2¾ | 43.6 |
| 650g | 2.95 | 2⅞ | 47.3 |
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 550 grams of brown sugar in cups?+
550 grams of brown sugar is 2.50 cups (2½ cups), or 40.0 tablespoons.
How do I measure 550 grams of brown sugar without a scale?+
Use 2½ cups, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 40.0 tablespoons instead.