3 Cups of Caster Sugar in Grams
3 cups of caster sugar = 660 grams
That's 660 g, or 23.3 oz by weight.
3 cups of caster sugar in other units
- Grams
- 660
- Ounces
- 23.3
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 2.84
- Tablespoons
- 48
- Milliliters
- 710
How to convert cups of caster sugar to grams
One level US cup of caster sugar weighs about 220 g. Multiply: 3 × 220 = 660 g.
Sugar is fairly consistent by volume, but sticky syrups cling to the cup – grease it first so you get the full amount out.
Caster Sugar: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 28 grams |
| 1/4 cup | 55 grams |
| 1/3 cup | 73 grams |
| 1/2 cup | 110 grams |
| 2/3 cup | 147 grams |
| 3/4 cup | 165 grams |
| 1 cup | 220 grams |
| 1 1/4 cups | 275 grams |
| 1 1/2 cups | 330 grams |
| 2 cups | 440 grams |
| 2 1/2 cups | 550 grams |
| 3 cups | 660 grams |
| 4 cups | 880 grams |
3 cups of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Granulated Sugar | 600 grams |
| Brown Sugar | 660 grams |
| Powdered Sugar | 360 grams |
| Coconut Sugar | 450 grams |
| Honey | 1,020 grams |
| Maple Syrup | 945 grams |
| Golden Syrup | 1,020 grams |
| Molasses | 1,011 grams |
| All-Purpose Flour | 375 grams |
| Bread Flour | 381 grams |
| Almond Flour | 288 grams |
| Butter | 680 grams |
| Milk | 732 grams |
| Rolled Oats | 270 grams |
More caster sugar conversions
- All caster sugar conversions
- 100 grams of caster sugar to cups
- 1 ounce of caster sugar to cups
- 1 tablespoon of caster sugar to grams
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 3 cups of caster sugar?
3 cups of caster 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 caster sugar would be 697 g.
Should I weigh caster sugar or measure it by volume?
Sugar is fairly consistent by volume, but sticky syrups cling to the cup – grease it first so you get the full amount out. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.