Cups to Grams: Powdered sugar (unsifted)

One US cup of powdered sugar weighs 113 grams. Every other measure is below, in both directions.

1 cup of powdered sugar

113 g

≈ 3.99 oz

Data & method: Density from the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart. Every number is checked by an automated test against its source. How we calculate →

Powdered sugar (unsifted) — cups to grams chart

Powdered sugar (unsifted)	Grams	Ounces
¼ cup	28 g	1 oz
⅓ cup	38 g	1.33 oz
½ cup	57 g	1.99 oz
⅔ cup	75 g	2.66 oz
¾ cup	85 g	2.99 oz
1 cup	113 g	3.99 oz
1½ cups	170 g	5.98 oz
2 cups	226 g	7.97 oz
3 cups	339 g	11.96 oz
1 tablespoon	7.1 g	0.25 oz
1 teaspoon	2.4 g	0.08 oz

Grams to cups: powdered sugar

Working the other way — a recipe in grams, and cups are what you have in the drawer:

Grams of powdered sugar	Cups (approx.)
50 g	0.44 cups
100 g	⅞ cups
125 g	1⅛ cups
200 g	1¾ cups
250 g	2¼ cups
500 g	4.42 cups

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113 g

Powdered sugar (unsifted): 113 g per cup

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of powdered sugar?

One US cup of powdered sugar weighs 113 grams (about 3.99 ounces). This follows the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart, the reference most US test kitchens use.

How many grams is a tablespoon of powdered sugar?

A tablespoon of powdered sugar is about 7.1 grams, since one cup holds 16 tablespoons. A teaspoon is about 2.4 grams.

How many cups is 250 g of powdered sugar?

250 grams of powdered sugar is about 2¼ cups (250 ÷ 113). Weighing is more reliable than measuring by cup, because how you fill the cup changes the amount.