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What does 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (packed) look like?
This one is hard to photograph exactly: the pile of brown sugar (packed) came out about 28% larger than it should be, and one other size is off too. Every number on this page is exact, so trust the figures.
Volume
Weighs 0.485 oz (13.8 g)
Quick answer
1 tablespoon of brown sugar (packed): about the size of a grape: 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
A packed tablespoon of brown sugar is 0.485 oz (13.8 g) in weight. When poured into a loose pile, it is 2.02 in (5.13 cm) wide and 0.847 in (2.15 cm) tall, making it about the size of a grape.
- Pile width
- 2.02 in (5.13 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.847 in (2.15 cm)
- Density
- 0.93 g/mL
Brown sugar (packed) typically ranges 0.85–1 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- What is the volume of this amount?
- The volume is 1 tbsp (14.8 mL), which is equivalent to 3 teaspoons, 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
- What is the density of brown sugar?
- The typical density is 0.93 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.85 to 1 g/mL depending on packing.
- How can I visualize this size?
- In the photo, the brown sugar is shown next to a sugar cube, a large egg, and a coffee mug.