How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Coconut Sugar in Grams?
3 tablespoons of coconut sugar equals 33.75 g. Coconut sugar has a density of 180g per cup (11.25g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 3 tablespoons of honey would be 63.75 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 tablespoons of coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar = 11.25g
- 3 × 11.25 = 33.75g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sugar is one of the easier dry ingredients to measure by volume because the crystals pack relatively consistently compared to flour or cocoa powder.
Coconut Sugar at Different Amounts
How coconut sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 tablespoons of coconut sugar (33.75g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).
Other Amounts of Coconut Sugar
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 11.25 g | 11.41 g | 15.22 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 22.50 g | 22.82 g | 30.43 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 33.75 g | 34.24 g | 45.65 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 45.00 g | 45.65 g | 60.86 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 56.25 g | 57.06 g | 76.08 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 67.50 g | 68.47 g | 91.30 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 90.00 g | 91.30 g | 121.73 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 112.50 g | 114.12 g | 152.16 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 135.00 g | 136.94 g | 182.59 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 180.00 g | 182.59 g | 243.46 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
What is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.