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Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar) Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar) from grams to cups using 120g per US Customary cup. Find common conversions, tablespoon equivalents, and practical measurement guidance.

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Condition: Spooned and leveled (unsifted) • Unsifted powdered sugar weighs ~120g/cup; sifted powdered sugar weighs ~100g/cup.
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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces. Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.
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Calculated Result US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
7/8 cups (0.83)

Kitchen measure: 13 tbsp + 1 tsp (13.3 tbsp)

100 grams of Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar) equals approximately 7/8 cups (US Customary Cup).

13.3 Tablespoons
40.0 Teaspoons
197.2 mL Volume (mL)
3.53 oz Ounces (Weight)

Measurement Standard & Density

Finely pulverized granulated sucrose (10X grind) blended with 3% cornstarch to prevent clumping during storage.

Bulk Density: 0.507 g/mL
1 US Cup Weight: 120 grams
1 Tablespoon Weight: 7.5 grams
1 Teaspoon Weight: 2.5 grams
Measurement Condition: Spooned and leveled (unsifted)
Cup Standard: US customary
Technique Variance: Unsifted powdered sugar weighs ~120g/cup; sifted powdered sugar weighs ~100g/cup.

Chef's Culinary Technique

If your recipe calls for "1 cup sifted powdered sugar", sift it into the cup (approx. 100g); if it says "1 cup powdered sugar, sifted", measure first (120g) and then sift.

Data Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169656)

Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar) Grams to Cups Table

Standard conversions from grams to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons for Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
Powdered Sugar (10g) 10g 1/8 (0.08 cups) 1.3 tbsp 4.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (25g) 25g 1/6 (0.21 cups) 3.3 tbsp 10.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (50g) 50g 3/8 (0.42 cups) 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (75g) 75g 5/8 (0.63 cups) 10.0 tbsp 30.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (100g) 100g 7/8 (0.83 cups) 13.3 tbsp 40.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (125g) 125g 1.04 (1.04 cups) 16.7 tbsp 50.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (150g) 150g 1 1/4 (1.25 cups) 20.0 tbsp 60.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (175g) 175g 1 1/2 (1.46 cups) 23.3 tbsp 70.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (200g) 200g 1 2/3 (1.67 cups) 26.7 tbsp 80.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (225g) 225g 1 7/8 (1.88 cups) 30.0 tbsp 90.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (250g) 250g 2 1/8 (2.08 cups) 33.3 tbsp 100.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (300g) 300g 2 1/2 (2.50 cups) 40.0 tbsp 120.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (400g) 400g 3 1/3 (3.33 cups) 53.3 tbsp 160.0 tsp
Powdered Sugar (500g) 500g 4 1/6 (4.17 cups) 66.7 tbsp 200.0 tsp

Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar) Cups to Grams Table

Standard kitchen cup measurements converted to exact grams for Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
1/4 Cup of Powdered Sugar 30g 1/4 Cup (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp
1/3 Cup of Powdered Sugar 40g 1/3 Cup (0.33 cups) 5.3 tbsp 16.0 tsp
1/2 Cup of Powdered Sugar 60g 1/2 Cup (0.50 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
2/3 Cup of Powdered Sugar 80g 2/3 Cup (0.67 cups) 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp
3/4 Cup of Powdered Sugar 90g 3/4 Cup (0.75 cups) 12.0 tbsp 36.0 tsp
1 Cup of Powdered Sugar 120g 1 Cup (1.00 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
1 1/2 Cups of Powdered Sugar 180g 1 1/2 Cups (1.50 cups) 24.0 tbsp 72.0 tsp
2 Cups of Powdered Sugar 240g 2 Cups (2.00 cups) 32.0 tbsp 96.0 tsp

Specific Powdered Sugar Gram Amount Guides

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Related Ingredients & Tools

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar)?

One standard US Customary cup of Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar) weighs approximately 120 grams under standard measurement conditions (Spooned and leveled (unsifted)).

How do I measure Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar) accurately without a scale?

If your recipe calls for "1 cup sifted powdered sugar", sift it into the cup (approx. 100g); if it says "1 cup powdered sugar, sifted", measure first (120g) and then sift. Source reference: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169656).

How many tablespoons and teaspoons are in a cup of Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar)?

There are 16 tablespoons (or 48 teaspoons) in 1 standard US cup. For Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar), 1 tablespoon weighs approximately 7.5 grams, and 1 teaspoon weighs approximately 2.5 grams.

What is the bulk density of Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar)?

The bulk density of Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar) is 0.507 grams per milliliter (g/mL), according to USDA FoodData Central standards.