Powdered Sugar Cups to Grams
How many grams in a cup of Powdered Sugar? Exactly 120g.
How many grams in a cup of Powdered Sugar?
One cup of Powdered Sugar weighs exactly 120 grams (4.23 oz). One tablespoon is 7.5 g and one teaspoon is 2.5 g.
💡 Measuring tip: Very light and fluffy. Sift before measuring for consistent results.
Powdered Sugar conversion chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup | 15 g | 0.53 oz | 2 |
| ¼ cup | 30 g | 1.06 oz | 4 |
| ⅓ cup | 40 g | 1.41 oz | 5.3 |
| ½ cup | 60 g | 2.12 oz | 8 |
| ⅔ cup | 80 g | 2.82 oz | 10.7 |
| ¾ cup | 90 g | 3.17 oz | 12 |
| 1 cup | 120 g | 4.23 oz | 16 |
| 1½ cups | 180 g | 6.35 oz | 24 |
| 2 cups | 240 g | 8.47 oz | 32 |
About Powdered Sugar
Finely ground sugar also called icing sugar or confectioners sugar
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of Powdered Sugar?
One cup of Powdered Sugar weighs exactly 120 grams. This is the accurate ingredient-specific weight, not a generic water-based figure.
How many tablespoons of Powdered Sugar in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in one cup of Powdered Sugar. Each tablespoon weighs approximately 7.5 grams.
How many teaspoons of Powdered Sugar in a cup?
There are 48 teaspoons in one cup of Powdered Sugar. Each teaspoon weighs approximately 2.5 grams.
Why doesn't 1 cup of Powdered Sugar equal 240 grams?
240g/cup is the density of water. Powdered Sugar has a different density. Very light and fluffy. Sift before measuring for consistent results.
Need the reverse?
Convert grams of Powdered Sugar back to cups