Powdered sugar

3 cups of powdered sugar in grams

3 cups339 g

3 cups of powdered sugar ≈ 339 grams = 12 oz = 710 ml by volume.

Powdered sugar — volume to weight
VolumeGramsOuncesml
¼ cup28.2 g1 oz59.1
⅓ cup37.7 g1.33 oz78.9
½ cup56.5 g1.99 oz118
⅔ cup75.3 g2.66 oz158
¾ cup84.8 g2.99 oz177
1 cup113 g3.99 oz237
1½ cups170 g5.98 oz355
2 cups226 g7.97 oz473
3 cups339 g12 oz710
1 tablespoon7.06 g0.25 oz14.8
1 teaspoon2.35 g0.08 oz4.93

Density used: 1 US cup = 113 g. Source: King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart. Volume measures vary with scooping method; for baking, weigh when you can.

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 3 cups of powdered sugar?

3 cups of powdered sugar is about 339 grams, based on 113 g per US cup.

Why does my measurement differ?

Spooned-and-leveled vs scooped volume can change weight by 10–20%. A kitchen scale is most accurate.

Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?

No. A US cup is 236.6 ml; a metric cup is 250 ml, about 5.7% larger.