How many grams is 3 cups?

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How many grams is 3 cups?

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There is no single number — it depends on the ingredient. 3 US cups weigh
from 243 grams (rolled oats) to 1,017 grams (honey)

level US cup, 236.6 ml · weights from USDA FoodData Central · water counted from its volume

3 US cups of each ingredient in grams
Ingredient3 cups, g1 cup, g
All-purpose flour375125
Granulated sugar600200
Brown sugar, packed660220
Brown sugar, unpacked435145
Powdered sugar, unsifted360120
Powdered sugar, sifted300100
Butter681227
Water709.8236.6
Whole milk732244
White rice, uncooked555185
White rice, cooked474158
Rolled oats24381
Honey1,017339
Table salt876292
Cocoa powder25886
Plain yogurt735245
Olive oil648216
Vegetable oil654218
Heavy cream714238
Sour cream690230
Peanut butter774258
Cornstarch384128

Source: each weight from the weight of one US cup (236.6 ml) in USDA FoodData Central; water is counted from its volume.

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US cups to grams for the most asked ingredients

CupsAll-purpose flour, gramsGranulated sugar, gramsButter, grams
1 3/4 cups218.8 grams350 grams397.3 grams
2 cups250 grams400 grams454 grams
2 1/4 cups281.3 grams450 grams510.8 grams
2 1/3 cups291.7 grams466.7 grams529.7 grams
2 1/2 cups312.5 grams500 grams567.5 grams
2 2/3 cups333.3 grams533.3 grams605.3 grams
2 3/4 cups343.8 grams550 grams624.3 grams
3 cups375 grams600 grams681 grams
3 1/4 cups406.3 grams650 grams737.8 grams
3 1/3 cups416.7 grams666.7 grams756.7 grams
3 1/2 cups437.5 grams700 grams794.5 grams
3 3/4 cups468.8 grams750 grams851.3 grams
4 cups500 grams800 grams908 grams
4 1/4 cups531.3 grams850 grams964.8 grams
4 1/2 cups562.5 grams900 grams1,022 grams

FAQ

How many grams is 3 cups?

There is no single number — it depends on the ingredient. 3 US cups weigh from 243 grams (rolled oats) to 1,017 grams (honey)

Why is there no single answer for 3 cups?

Because a cup measures volume and each ingredient packs a different weight into it. 3 cups of honey is several times heavier than the same 3 cups of rolled oats. The table on this page lists all 19 ingredients side by side.

How many grams is 3 cups of all-purpose flour?

375 grams, because one US cup of all-purpose flour weighs 125 grams.

How many grams is 3 cups of granulated sugar?

600 grams, because one US cup of granulated sugar weighs 200 grams.

How many grams is 3 cups of butter?

681 grams, because one US cup of butter weighs 227 grams.

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