Powdered sugar cups to grams chart
| US cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup | 14 g | 0.5 oz |
| ¼ cup | 28 g | 1 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 38 g | 1.3 oz |
| ½ cup | 57 g | 2 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 75 g | 2.7 oz |
| ¾ cup | 85 g | 3 oz |
| 1 cup | 113 g | 4 oz |
| 1 ½ cups | 170 g | 6 oz |
| 2 cups | 226 g | 8 oz |
| 3 cups | 339 g | 12 oz |
| 4 cups | 452 g | 16 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of powdered sugar
| Spoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2.4 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 7.1 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 14 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 21 g |
| 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) | 28 g |
Powdered sugar grams to cups chart
| Grams | US cups | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 3 ½ tbsp | 0.22 cups |
| 50 g | ¼ cup + 3 tbsp | 0.44 cups |
| 100 g | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp | 0.88 cups |
| 125 g | 1 cup + 2 tbsp | 1.11 cups |
| 150 g | 1 ⅓ cups | 1.33 cups |
| 200 g | 1 ¾ cups | 1.77 cups |
| 250 g | 2 cups + 3 tbsp | 2.21 cups |
| 300 g | 2 ⅔ cups | 2.65 cups |
| 400 g | 3 ⅓ cups + 3 tbsp | 3.54 cups |
| 500 g | 4 ¼ cups + 3 tbsp | 4.42 cups |
| 1,000 g | 8 ⅔ cups + 3 tbsp | 8.85 cups |
How to measure powdered sugar
Powdered (icing or confectioners') sugar is very light and compacts in the bag. Spoon it in without packing, then level. Sift it afterwards for smooth frosting.
In the UK, powdered sugar is also called icing sugar or confectioners sugar.
Weights are for US customary cups (236.6 ml), measured as described above. Measuring style changes weight a lot, so for baking, a digital scale gives the most reliable results.
Questions
How many grams are in a cup of powdered sugar?
1 US cup of powdered sugar weighs about 113 grams (4 ounces). A 250 ml metric cup holds about 119 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of powdered sugar?
100 grams of powdered sugar is about ¾ cup + 2 tbsp (0.88 cups).
How many grams are in a tablespoon of powdered sugar?
1 tablespoon of powdered sugar weighs about 7.1 grams, and 1 teaspoon about 2.4 grams.
How much does half a cup of powdered sugar weigh?
½ cup of powdered sugar weighs about 57 grams (2 ounces).