Muscovado Sugar — Cups to Grams

1 cup of muscovado sugar = 200 grams

1 cup of muscovado sugar weighs approximately 200 grams. Use the converter below for custom amounts, or check the full conversion table.

Muscovado Sugar Converter

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200 g

How to Measure Muscovado Sugar Correctly

Muscovado sugar must be packed into the measuring cup to get an accurate measurement, similar to brown sugar. Use the back of a spoon to press it down firmly. For accuracy, use a kitchen scale.

Understanding Muscovado Sugar Measurements

Muscovado sugar is an unrefined cane sugar with a strong molasses flavour. One cup of muscovado sugar weighs approximately 200 grams when packed. It's darker and more moist than brown sugar, with a stronger flavour.

Common Uses in Baking & Cooking

Muscovado sugar is used in recipes where you want a strong molasses flavour, such as gingerbread, dark fruitcakes, and barbecue sauces. It's darker and more flavourful than regular brown sugar. If you need a substitute, see our Muscovado Sugar substitution guide.

Storage and Handling Tips

Store muscovado sugar in an airtight container to prevent it from hardening. If it does harden, you can soften it by adding a slice of bread or apple to the container, or by microwaving it briefly.

Need to convert muscovado sugar to other units? Try our cups to grams converter or tablespoons to grams converter.

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Brown Sugar Demerara Sugar

Muscovado Sugar Conversion Table

Amount	Grams	Ounces
1 teaspoon	4.17g	0.15 oz
1 tablespoon	12.5g	0.44 oz
¼ cup	50g	1.76 oz
⅓ cup	66.7g	2.35 oz
½ cup	100g	3.53 oz
⅔ cup	133g	4.7 oz
¾ cup	150g	5.29 oz
1 cup	200g	7.05 oz
1½ cups	300g	10.6 oz
2 cups	400g	14.1 oz

Measurement Note

Packed.

Need a Substitute?

Out of muscovado sugar? We've got 2 tested alternatives with exact ratios.

Brown Sugar(1:1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in a cup of muscovado sugar?▼

One US cup of muscovado sugar weighs approximately 200 grams. This is based on the standard spooned-and-levelled measuring method.

How many tablespoons in a cup of muscovado sugar?▼

There are 16 US tablespoons in one US cup. Each tablespoon of muscovado sugar weighs approximately 12.5 grams.

How do I measure muscovado sugar accurately?▼

Packed. For the most accurate results, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.

How many cups in 100g of muscovado sugar?▼

100 grams of muscovado sugar is approximately 0.5 US cups.

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Values are approximate and can vary depending on how the ingredient is measured. For precision baking, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.