Granulated White Sugar Volume Reviewed September 19, 2026

3 Cups of Sugar to Grams

Convert 3 Cups of Granulated White Sugar to grams (600g in US cups). Complete volume-to-weight chart and tablespoon breakdown.

Direct Answer:

3 Cups of Granulated White Sugar = 600 grams (21.16 oz)

 Tablespoons: 48.0 tbsp Teaspoons: 144.0 tsp Volume: 709.8 mL Condition: Poured or scooped and leveled 1 Cup Standard: 200g 

Volume-to-Weight Calculation Formula

Weight (grams) = Cup Volume × Grams per Cup (Density) Weight = 3 × 200g = 600 grams

Calibrated for Poured or scooped and leveled at room temperature (bulk density: 0.845 g/mL). Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169655).

Technique Note: Standard granulated sugar crystals pack consistently. 1 cup weighs 200g (7.05 oz) across both US customary and legal standards.

3 Cups of Sugar Across International Cup Standards

Gram weight comparison across US Customary, US Legal, Metric, UK Imperial, and Japanese cup definitions.

Ingredient	Weight	Cups (US Standard)	Tablespoons	Teaspoons
US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)	600g	3 Cups (3 cups)	48.0 tbsp	144.0 tsp
US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL)	609g	3 Cups (3 cups)	48.0 tbsp	144.0 tsp
Metric Cup (250 mL)	634g	3 Cups (3 cups)	48.0 tbsp	144.0 tsp
UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL)	721g	3 Cups (3 cups)	48.0 tbsp	144.0 tsp
Japanese Cup (200 mL)	507g	3 Cups (3 cups)	48.0 tbsp	144.0 tsp

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Cup Standard United States

Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces. Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.

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Calculated Result US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)

3 cups (3)

Weight equivalent: 600.0g (21.16 oz)

3 grams of Granulated White Sugar equals approximately 3 cups (US Customary Cup).

48.0 Tablespoons

144.0 Teaspoons

709.8 mL Volume (mL)

21.16 oz Ounces (Weight)

How to Measure 3 Cups of Granulated White Sugar

Standard refined cane or beet table sugar with consistent crystal density.

Chef's Tip:

Granulated sugar does not compress significantly like flour, making volume measurement relatively reliable, though weight ensures perfect sweetness.

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Scientific Foundation

How We Calculate 3 Cups of Granulated White Sugar

Weight calculations for Granulated White Sugar are derived from bulk density standards verified by USDA FoodData Central and culinary laboratory benchmarks. In the standard US Customary cup (236.588 mL), 3 Cups weighs approximately 600 grams under standard condition (Poured or scooped and leveled).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 3 Cups of Granulated White Sugar?

3 Cups of Granulated White Sugar weighs approximately 600 grams (21.16 ounces) when measured under standard conditions (Poured or scooped and leveled).

How many tablespoons is in 3 Cups of Granulated White Sugar?

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup, so 3 Cups equals 48.0 tablespoons (144.0 teaspoons).

How is the weight of 3 Cups of Granulated White Sugar calculated?

Weight is calculated by multiplying volume by bulk density: 3 cup(s) × 200 grams per cup = 600 grams.