Cups of powdered sugar to grams

How much does a cup of powdered sugar weigh? Enter an amount to convert it, or use the chart below.

Grams120 grams

Fractions work too: type 1/3 or 1 1/2.

Powdered Sugar: cups to grams chart

CupsGrams
⅛ cup15 g
¼ cup30 g
⅓ cup40 g
½ cup60 g
⅔ cup80 g
¾ cup90 g
1 cup120 g
1½ cups180 g
2 cups240 g
3 cups360 g
4 cups480 g

How the conversion works

Cups measure volume and grams measure weight, so the conversion depends on the density of the powdered sugar. One US cup of powdered sugar weighs about 120 g, so one cup weighs 120 g.

To convert, multiply the number of cups by the weight of one cup. A US cup is 236.6 mL, 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 cup of powdered sugar?

1 US cup of powdered sugar weighs about 120 grams.

How many cups of powdered sugar is 100 grams?

100 grams of powdered sugar is about 0.833 US cups.