Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Brown Sugar (packed)
Convert tablespoons of brown sugar (packed) to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (packed) = 13.8g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (220g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for brown sugar (packed) in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Brown Sugar (packed) Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 13.8g |
| 2 tbsp | 27.5g |
| 3 tbsp | 41.3g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 55g |
| 5 tbsp | 68.8g |
| 6 tbsp | 82.5g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 110g |
| 10 tbsp | 137.5g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 165g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 220g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: Brown sugar is almost always measured packed. Press firmly into the cup — it should hold its shape when turned out. 1 cup packed = 220g. Light brown: ~200g. Dark brown: ~220g. The molasses coating makes it sticky and dense.
About Brown Sugar (packed) Density
The density of brown sugar (packed) determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 0.917g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of brown sugar (packed) weighs 220g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For brown sugar (packed), this equals 13.8g per tablespoon. Tablespoon measurements are useful for amounts between 1 teaspoon and 1/4 cup. For very precise recipes, weigh tablespoon amounts on a scale to avoid density variation errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (packed)?
1 tablespoon of brown sugar (packed) weighs approximately 13.8 grams (220g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of brown sugar (packed)?
2 tablespoons of brown sugar (packed) weighs approximately 27.6 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of brown sugar (packed)?
100g of brown sugar (packed) equals approximately 7.3 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of brown sugar (packed)?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of brown sugar (packed) (220g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 13.8g.