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3 Cups of Brown Sugar in Grams

3 cups of brown sugar = 660 grams

That's 660 g, or 23.3 oz by weight.

3 cups of brown sugar in other units

Grams
660
Ounces
23.3
Metric cups (250 ml)
2.84
Tablespoons
48
Milliliters
710

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3 cups = 660 grams

How to convert cups of brown sugar to grams

One level US cup of brown sugar weighs about 220 g. Multiply: 3 × 220 = 660 g.

This is for brown sugar packed firmly into the cup, which is what nearly every recipe means. Loosely spooned brown sugar is closer to 150 g per cup.

Brown Sugar: cups to grams chart

CupsGrams
1/8 cup28 grams
1/4 cup55 grams
1/3 cup73 grams
1/2 cup110 grams
2/3 cup147 grams
3/4 cup165 grams
1 cup220 grams
1 1/4 cups275 grams
1 1/2 cups330 grams
2 cups440 grams
2 1/2 cups550 grams
3 cups660 grams
4 cups880 grams

3 cups of other ingredients

The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:

IngredientGrams
Granulated Sugar600 grams
Powdered Sugar360 grams
Caster Sugar660 grams
Coconut Sugar450 grams
Honey1,020 grams
Maple Syrup945 grams
Golden Syrup1,020 grams
Molasses1,011 grams
All-Purpose Flour375 grams
Bread Flour381 grams
Almond Flour288 grams
Butter680 grams
Milk732 grams
Rolled Oats270 grams

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 3 cups of brown sugar?

3 cups of brown sugar is 660 grams, based on 220 g per level US cup.

Is it different with a UK or Australian cup?

Slightly. UK, Australian and New Zealand recipes use a 250 ml metric cup, which is about 6% bigger than a US cup (236.6 ml). Using a metric cup, 3 cups of brown sugar would be 697 g.

Should I weigh brown sugar or measure it by volume?

This is for brown sugar packed firmly into the cup, which is what nearly every recipe means. Loosely spooned brown sugar is closer to 150 g per cup. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.