Powdered Sugar: Cups to Grams
1 cup of powdered sugar weighs about 113 grams. Convert any amount instantly below.
Powdered Sugar conversion chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 14.1 g | 0.5 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 28.3 g | 1 oz | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 37.7 g | 1.3 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 56.5 g | 2 oz | 8 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 75.3 g | 2.7 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 84.8 g | 3 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 113 g | 4 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cup | 141.3 g | 5 oz | 20 tbsp |
| 1 1/3 cup | 150.7 g | 5.3 oz | 21.3 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cup | 169.5 g | 6 oz | 24 tbsp |
| 1 3/4 cup | 197.8 g | 7 oz | 28 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 226 g | 8 oz | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 339 g | 12 oz | 48 tbsp |
Based on 113 g per US cup. Weights vary with brand and measuring method — for precise baking, use a scale.
Grams to cups: powdered sugar
Working backwards from a weight? Here is how common gram amounts of powdered sugar convert to cups (at 113 g per cup).
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.09 cups | 1.4 tbsp | 0.4 oz |
| 25 g | 0.22 cups | 3.5 tbsp | 0.9 oz |
| 50 g | 0.44 cups | 7.1 tbsp | 1.8 oz |
| 75 g | 0.66 cups | 10.6 tbsp | 2.6 oz |
| 100 g | 0.88 cups | 14.2 tbsp | 3.5 oz |
| 125 g | 1.11 cups | 17.7 tbsp | 4.4 oz |
| 150 g | 1.33 cups | 21.2 tbsp | 5.3 oz |
| 200 g | 1.77 cups | 28.3 tbsp | 7.1 oz |
| 250 g | 2.21 cups | 35.4 tbsp | 8.8 oz |
| 300 g | 2.65 cups | 42.5 tbsp | 10.6 oz |
| 500 g | 4.42 cups | 70.8 tbsp | 17.6 oz |
Measuring powdered sugar accurately
Lumpy from storage, powdered sugar should be sifted before measuring or whisking into anything wet. Spoon it into the cup and level rather than scooping. For glazes and frostings where texture is everything, weigh 113g per cup so it dissolves smoothly.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of powdered sugar?
1 US cup of powdered sugar weighs about 113 grams.
How many grams is 3/4 cup of powdered sugar?
Three quarters of a US cup of powdered sugar is about 84.8 grams (12 tablespoons).
How many grams is 2/3 cup of powdered sugar?
2/3 of a US cup of powdered sugar is about 75.3 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of powdered sugar?
Half a US cup of powdered sugar is about 56.5 grams — half of the 113 g in a full cup.
How many grams is 1/3 cup of powdered sugar?
A third of a US cup of powdered sugar is about 37.7 grams.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of powdered sugar?
A quarter US cup of powdered sugar is about 28.3 grams (4 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar?
1 tablespoon of powdered sugar is about 7.1 grams (a cup is 16 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 1/4 cups of powdered sugar?
1 1/4 US cups of powdered sugar weigh about 141.3 grams.
How many grams is 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar?
1 1/2 US cups of powdered sugar weigh about 169.5 grams — one full cup (113 g) plus half a cup (56.5 g).
How many grams is 2 cups of powdered sugar?
2 US cups of powdered sugar weigh about 226 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of powdered sugar?
100 grams of powdered sugar is about 0.88 cups.
How many cups is 250 grams of powdered sugar?
250 grams of powdered sugar is about 2.21 cups (at 113 g per cup).
How many cups is 500 grams of powdered sugar?
500 grams of powdered sugar is about 4.42 cups.
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