How much does brown sugar cost?
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Brown sugar costs about $0.90 per pound at typical US grocery prices, or about $0.42 per cup and $0.20 per 100 grams.
Cost of brown sugar in a recipe
What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.90 per pound.
| Amount | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | $0.03 |
| ¼ cup | $0.11 |
| ½ cup | $0.21 |
| 1 cup | $0.42 |
| 1 lb | $0.90 |
Brown Sugar price in other units
- Per teaspoon: $0.01
- Per tablespoon: $0.03
- Per cup: $0.42
- Per ounce (weight): $0.06
- Per 100 grams: $0.20
Recipes that use brown sugar
| Recipe | Amount | Cost of the brown sugar | Share of ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homemade Cinnamon Rolls | 200 g | $0.40 | 5% |
| Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies | 165 g | $0.33 | 3% |
| Oatmeal Raisin Cookies | 165 g | $0.33 | 7% |
Compared with other sugars & sweeteners
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Where this price comes from
This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for brown sugar: a typical US supermarket shelf price for a standard package, converted to a price per pound. It is an estimate, not a measured average; for staples such as sugar CrumbCounts uses the monthly U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price instead. Brand, store, region and package size all change what you pay, so your own receipts are the most accurate source. Conversions between cups and weight use standard baking densities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ¼ cup of brown sugar cost?
About $0.11, at a typical price of $0.90 per pound. 1 tbsp is about $0.03 and ½ cup is about $0.21.
How do I work out the cost of brown sugar in a recipe?
Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.90 per pound, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.
Which recipes use the most brown sugar?
Of the CrumbCounts recipes, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls uses the most: 200 g, about $0.40 per batch (5% of its ingredient cost).
More sugars & sweeteners prices
- Corn Syrup $0.25 per ounce
- Honey $0.55 per ounce
- Maple Syrup $0.85 per ounce
- Molasses $0.40 per ounce
- Powdered Sugar $1.10 per pound