Powdered sugar: Cups to Grams

1 cup of powdered sugar ≈ 120 grams (4.2 oz)

Based on the US cup (236.6 ml). Type in either box to convert:

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Powdered sugar cups to grams chart

AmountGramsOunces
1/8 cup15 g0.5 oz
1/4 cup30 g1.1 oz
1/3 cup40 g1.4 oz
1/2 cup60 g2.1 oz
2/3 cup80 g2.8 oz
3/4 cup90 g3.2 oz
1 cup120 g4.2 oz
1 1/2 cups180 g6.3 oz
2 cups240 g8.5 oz
3 cups360 g13 oz
4 cups480 g17 oz
1 tablespoon7.5 g0.3 oz
1 teaspoon2.5 g0.1 oz

Grams to cups

WeightCups (nearest 1/8)
50 g3/8 cup (0.42 cups)
100 g7/8 cup (0.83 cups)
150 g1 1/4 cups (1.25 cups)
200 g1 5/8 cups (1.67 cups)
250 g2 1/8 cups (2.08 cups)
300 g2 1/2 cups (2.5 cups)
400 g3 3/8 cups (3.33 cups)
500 g4 1/8 cups (4.17 cups)
1,000 g8 3/8 cups (8.33 cups)

Measuring tip

Powdered (icing or confectioners) sugar is light and often sifted; unsifted and packed cups can differ by 10-20 g. These are typical values; if a recipe lists grams, use a kitchen scale instead of converting.

FAQ

How many grams are in 1 cup of powdered sugar?

About 120 grams (4.2 oz) for one level US cup. Exact weights vary a little with brand, humidity and how the cup is filled.

How many grams are in 1/2 cup of powdered sugar?

About 60 grams. A quarter cup is about 30 g and three quarters of a cup is about 90 g.

How many cups is 100 grams of powdered sugar?

100 grams of powdered sugar is about 0.83 US cups.

Why does a cup of powdered sugar not always weigh the same?

Powdered (icing or confectioners) sugar is light and often sifted; unsifted and packed cups can differ by 10-20 g. For consistent results, weigh ingredients on a kitchen scale whenever the recipe gives grams.

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