Cups to Grams: Powdered / Confectioners Sugar Conversion Calculator | MiniCalci
Convert powdered / confectioners sugar from cups to grams and grams to cups. 1 cup of powdered sugar equals 120g (4.23 oz). Free conversion table & tips.
Density varies by ingredient, so grams per cup is different for each
Decimal cups are fine, e.g. 0.5 or 1.33
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Powdered / Confectioners Sugar Cups to Grams Conversion
Converting powdered / confectioners sugar between US cups, grams, and ounces requires knowing its specific ingredient density. Unlike water (where 1 cup = 236.6g), dry and baking ingredients vary widely.
Key Powdered Sugar Measurement Rule
1 standard US Cup of Powdered / Confectioners Sugar = 120 grams (4.23 oz)
1 Tablespoon = 7.5 grams
Powdered Sugar Conversion Chart (Cups to Grams & Ounces)
Use this quick-reference table for common recipe fractions of powdered / confectioners sugar:
| Volume (US Cups) | Weight (Grams) | Weight (Ounces) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup (2 tbsp) | 15 g | 0.53 oz |
| 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) | 30 g | 1.06 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 40 g | 1.41 oz |
| 1/2 cup (8 tbsp) | 60 g | 2.12 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 80 g | 2.82 oz |
| 3/4 cup (12 tbsp) | 90 g | 3.17 oz |
| 1 cup (16 tbsp) | 120 g | 4.23 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 150 g | 5.29 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 180 g | 6.35 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 210 g | 7.41 oz |
| 2 cups | 240 g | 8.47 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 300 g | 10.58 oz |
| 3 cups | 360 g | 12.7 oz |
Reverse Conversion: Grams to Cups (Powdered Sugar)
If you are following a recipe written in metric grams but only have cup measuring sets:
| Weight (Grams) | Equivalent Cups | Approximate Kitchen Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.21 cups | 0.21 cups |
| 50 g | 0.42 cups | 0.42 cups |
| 75 g | 0.63 cups | 0.63 cups |
| 100 g | 0.83 cups | 0.83 cups |
| 125 g | 1.04 cups | 1 level cup |
| 150 g | 1.25 cups | 1.25 cups |
| 200 g | 1.67 cups | 1.67 cups |
| 250 g | 2.08 cups | 2.08 cups |
| 300 g | 2.50 cups | 2.50 cups |
| 400 g | 3.33 cups | 3.33 cups |
| 500 g | 4.17 cups | 4.17 cups |
How to Correctly Measure Powdered Sugar
Powdered sugar is prone to clumping. If a recipe says "1 cup sifted powdered sugar," sift it first, then measure 120g. If it says "1 cup powdered sugar, sifted," weigh 120g first, then sift.
Culinary Notes & Baker's Tips
Also known as 10X sugar or icing sugar in the UK, Canada, and Australia. Contains about 3% cornstarch in the US to prevent caking.