Powdered Sugar Cups to Grams
Convert powdered sugar between cups, grams, milliliters and ounces. Unitzzz uses approximately 120 grams per 240 ml cup.
Quick answer: 1 cup of powdered sugar weighs approximately 120 grams. Half a cup weighs 60 grams and one-quarter cup weighs 30 grams.
Powdered Sugar Cups to Grams
The table uses lightly spooned, unsifted powdered sugar. Compacting it into the cup can increase the measured weight.
| Powdered sugar | Approximate weight |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 15 g |
| 1/4 cup | 30 g |
| 1/3 cup | 40 g |
| 1/2 cup | 60 g |
| 2/3 cup | 80 g |
| 3/4 cup | 90 g |
| 1 cup | 120 g |
| 1.5 cups | 180 g |
| 2 cups | 240 g |
| 3 cups | 360 g |
| 4 cups | 480 g |
Grams of Powdered Sugar to Cups
| Powdered sugar weight | Approximate cups |
|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.21 cup |
| 50 g | 0.42 cup |
| 60 g | 1/2 cup |
| 100 g | 0.83 cup |
| 120 g | 1 cup |
| 150 g | 1.25 cups |
| 200 g | 1.67 cups |
| 250 g | 2.08 cups |
| 300 g | 2.5 cups |
| 500 g | 4.17 cups |
Tablespoons of Powdered Sugar to Grams
With 16 tablespoons in one cup, one level tablespoon weighs approximately 7.5 grams.
| Powdered sugar | Approximate weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 7.5 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 15 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 30 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 45 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 60 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 90 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 120 g |
Is Powdered Sugar the Same as Icing Sugar?
Yes. Powdered sugar is commonly called icing sugar in the United Kingdom and many other countries. It may also be labelled confectioners’ sugar.
Products can contain a small amount of cornstarch or another anti-caking ingredient, but they are generally used for the same purposes.
Sifted vs Unsifted Powdered Sugar
Sifting removes lumps and incorporates more air. A cup measured after sifting may therefore weigh less than a cup of unsifted powdered sugar.
Follow the order used in the recipe:
- “1 cup powdered sugar, sifted” means measure first and sift afterward.
- “1 cup sifted powdered sugar” means sift first and then measure.
Powdered Sugar vs Granulated Sugar
One cup of powdered sugar weighs approximately 120 grams, while one cup of granulated sugar weighs approximately 200 grams.
They cannot always replace one another directly. Powdered sugar is much finer and often contains an anti-caking ingredient, which can change a recipe’s texture.
How to Measure Powdered Sugar
- Break up or sift out large lumps.
- Spoon the sugar gently into the measuring cup.
- Do not press or pack it down.
- Level the surface with a straight edge.
For the most consistent frosting and baking results, measure powdered sugar in grams.
Related Baking Conversions
You can also convert granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, butter and cream cheese.
See the complete cups to grams chart , grams to cups converter and baking measurements guide .