Cups of powdered sugar to grams
| Cups | US cup | Metric cup |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 30 g | 32 g |
| ⅓ cup | 40 g | 42 g |
| ½ cup | 60 g | 63 g |
| ⅔ cup | 80 g | 85 g |
| ¾ cup | 90 g | 95 g |
| 1 cup | 120 g | 127 g |
| 2 cups | 240 g | 254 g |
Grams of powdered sugar to cups
100 g0.833 cup
250 g2.08 cups
500 g4.17 cups
US cups.
Measure it right
- 1Fluff itStir it in the bag or jar so it isn’t packed.
- 2Spoon it inSpoon it into the cup until it overflows. Don’t press or tap.
- 3Level the topSweep a flat knife across the rim.
Unsifted. Sifted is about 100 g per cup.
Nutrition
| Per | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 US cup | 467 | 0 g | 120 g | 0 g |
| 100 g | 389 | 0 g | 99.8 g | 0 g |
Common questions
Which cup size does my recipe use?
US recipes use 236.6 mL. Many Arab, UK and Australian recipes use a 250 mL metric cup, which holds about 127 g of powdered sugar.
Is it better to weigh powdered sugar?
Yes. A cup can hold more or less depending on how you fill it. A kitchen scale gives the same result every time.
Anything special about measuring powdered sugar?
Unsifted. Sifted is about 100 g per cup.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy #169656 (1 cup unsifted = 120 g). Values are approximate.