Brown Sugar Converter
Weigh brown sugar, packed or loose.
Brown Sugar (Packed)
Why Grams to Teaspoon Differs by Ingredient
A teaspoon is a unit of volume (~4.93 mL), whereas a gram is a unit of mass/weight. Therefore, 1 tsp of dense table salt weighs ~5.7g, whereas 1 tsp of airy powdered flour weighs only ~2.6g.
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Quick Grams to Teaspoon Reference Charts
Common Sugar Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 4.2 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 8.3 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 12.5 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp (3 tsp) |
| 25.0 g | 6.0 tsp | 2 tbsp |
Table Salt Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 g | 0.25 tsp | ¼ tsp |
| 2.8 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 5.7 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 11.4 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 17.1 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
All-Purpose Flour Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 2.6 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 5.2 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 7.8 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 31.2 g | 12.0 tsp | ¼ cup (4 tbsp) |
How Brown Sugar Converter Works?
The Brown Sugar Converter works by dividing grams of brown sugar by 4.58 g, the weight of 1 packed US teaspoon. Recipes measure brown sugar packed unless they say "loosely packed".
Soften hard sugar
Brown sugar dries into lumps. Microwave hard sugar for 20 seconds beside a damp paper towel before measuring.
Enter grams
Type the brown sugar weight. Light and dark brown sugar share the same weight per teaspoon.
Pack firmly
Press the sugar into the spoon with the back of another spoon, then level. A packed spoon holds its shape when tipped out.
Brown Sugar Converter Formula
The Brown Sugar Converter formula is packed teaspoons = grams of brown sugar ÷ 4.58.
tsp = g ÷ 4.58 | 1 tbsp = 13.74 g | 1 US cup (packed) ≈ 220 g
- 20 g of brown sugar ÷ 4.58 = 4.37 tsp, about 1 tbsp + 1 ⅓ tsp.
- 55 g of brown sugar ÷ 4.58 = 12 tsp (4 tbsp or ¼ cup).
- 1 packed tbsp of brown sugar = 3 × 4.58 = 13.74 g.
Brown Sugar Converter Conversion Table
The Brown Sugar Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of packed brown sugar into teaspoons and tablespoons at 4.58 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.22 tsp | ¼ tsp | 0.07 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.44 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.15 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 0.66 tsp | ⅔ tsp | 0.22 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 0.87 tsp | ⅞ tsp | 0.29 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.09 tsp | 1 ⅛ tsp | 0.36 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 2.18 tsp | 2 ⅛ tsp | 0.73 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 3.28 tsp | 3 ¼ tsp | 1.09 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 4.37 tsp | 4 ⅓ tsp | 1.46 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 5.46 tsp | 5 ½ tsp | 1.82 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 10.92 tsp | 10 ⅞ tsp | 3.64 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 21.83 tsp | 21 ⅞ tsp | 7.28 tbsp |
Loosely spooned brown sugar weighs about 3.5 g per teaspoon, 24% less than packed.
What is Brown Sugar Converter?
The Brown Sugar Converter is a calculator that converts grams of packed brown sugar into teaspoons and back. Brown sugar is white sugar coated with molasses: light brown sugar holds about 3.5% molasses and dark brown sugar about 6.5%.
Molasses makes brown sugar moist and sticky, so the crystals compress when pressed. That compression explains the packed measuring method. A packed teaspoon weighs 4.58 g, 10% more than a teaspoon of granulated sugar.
What are the uses of Brown Sugar Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Brown Sugar Converter: cookies, glazes and barbecue rubs, oatmeal and porridge, and sauces.
Cookies
Chewy cookie recipes list 100 g of brown sugar. The converter gives 21.83 tsp, just under ½ cup.
Glazes and rubs
A barbecue rub with 30 g of brown sugar needs 2 tbsp + ½ tsp packed.
Oatmeal
A bowl of porridge sweetened with 8 g of brown sugar takes 1 ¾ tsp.
Sauces
Teriyaki and sweet-and-sour sauces list 15 g of brown sugar, about 3 ¼ tsp.
Brown Sugar Converter Measuring Tips
- Brown sugar contains residual molasses which increases moisture and density when packed (~4.58 g/tsp).
- If your recipe specifies loose brown sugar, the weight is closer to 3.8 g per teaspoon.