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3 Cups of Shredded Coconut in Grams

3 cups of shredded coconut = 255 grams

That's 255 g, or 8.99 oz by weight.

3 cups of shredded coconut in other units

Grams
255
Ounces
8.99
Metric cups (250 ml)
2.84
Tablespoons
48
Milliliters
710

Shredded Coconut converter

3 cups = 255 grams

How to convert cups of shredded coconut to grams

One level US cup of shredded coconut weighs about 85 g. Multiply: 3 × 85 = 255 g.

Chopped, whole and ground nuts weigh very different amounts per cup – check which one your recipe means.

Shredded Coconut: cups to grams chart

CupsGrams
1/8 cup11 grams
1/4 cup21 grams
1/3 cup28 grams
1/2 cup43 grams
2/3 cup57 grams
3/4 cup64 grams
1 cup85 grams
1 1/4 cups106 grams
1 1/2 cups128 grams
2 cups170 grams
2 1/2 cups213 grams
3 cups255 grams
4 cups340 grams

3 cups of other ingredients

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

IngredientGrams
Cocoa Powder255 grams
Chocolate Chips510 grams
Peanut Butter774 grams
Chopped Walnuts360 grams
Chopped Pecans339 grams
Whole Almonds429 grams
Raisins450 grams
Dried Cranberries360 grams
Mini Marshmallows150 grams
All-Purpose Flour375 grams
Bread Flour381 grams
Almond Flour288 grams
Granulated Sugar600 grams
Brown Sugar660 grams

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 3 cups of shredded coconut?

3 cups of shredded coconut is 255 grams, based on 85 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 shredded coconut would be 269 g.

Should I weigh shredded coconut or measure it by volume?

Chopped, whole and ground nuts weigh very different amounts per cup – check which one your recipe means. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.