How Much Is 3 Cups of Tomato Paste in Grams?
3 cups of tomato paste weighs 786.00 g. This is based on tomato paste having a density of 262g per cup. Because cups measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 3 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 cups of tomato paste
- 1 cup of tomato paste = 262g
- 3 × 262 = 786g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Tomato paste is commonly used as a fat or egg substitute in baking. When substituting, convert by weight for accuracy.
Tomato Paste at Different Amounts
How tomato paste scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (3 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 cups of tomato paste (786g) is close in weight to a 2 lb bag of sugar (907g).
Other Amounts of Tomato Paste
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 65.50 g | 69.21 g | 78.66 g |
| 0.33 cups | 86.46 g | 91.36 g | 103.83 g |
| 0.5 cups | 131.00 g | 138.43 g | 157.32 g |
| 0.75 cups | 196.50 g | 207.64 g | 235.99 g |
| 1 cup | 262.00 g | 276.85 g | 314.65 g |
| 1.5 cups | 393.00 g | 415.28 g | 471.97 g |
| 2 cups | 524.00 g | 553.71 g | 629.30 g |
| 3 cups | 786.00 g | 830.56 g | 943.95 g |
| 4 cups | 1,048.00 g | 1,107.41 g | 1,258.60 g |
| 5 cups | 1,310.00 g | 1,384.26 g | 1,573.25 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.