Cups of Powdered Sugar (Confectioners) to Grams Converter
1 US cup of unsifted powdered sugar weighs 120 grams (100g sifted). Use this tool to calculate exact gram weights for cup quantities specified in US, Metric, or UK baking recipes. Reference source: USDA FoodData Central / King Arthur Baking.
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Powdered Sugar (Confectioners) Cups to Grams Conversion Table (1/8 Cup to 3 Cups)
Exact gram weights for common baking cup volumes calculated across US Legal (240 ml), US Customary (236.59 ml), and Metric (250 ml) cup standards.
| Cup Volume | US Legal Cup (240 ml) | US Customary (236.59 ml) | Metric Cup (250 ml) | Weight in Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 15 g | 15 g | 16 g | 0.53 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 30 g | 30 g | 31 g | 1.06 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 40 g | 39 g | 42 g | 1.41 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 60 g | 59 g | 63 g | 2.12 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 80 g | 79 g | 83 g | 2.82 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 90 g | 89 g | 94 g | 3.17 oz |
| 1 cup | 120 g | 118 g | 125 g | 4.23 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 150 g | 148 g | 156 g | 5.29 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 180 g | 177 g | 188 g | 6.35 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 210 g | 207 g | 219 g | 7.41 oz |
| 2 cups | 240 g | 237 g | 250 g | 8.47 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 300 g | 296 g | 313 g | 10.58 oz |
| 3 cups | 360 g | 355 g | 375 g | 12.70 oz |
🔬 Why Weight Accuracy Matters for Powdered Sugar (Confectioners)
Extremely fine pulverized sugar mixed with cornstarch to prevent caking.
💡 Best Measuring Technique
- Check recipe to see if sugar should be measured before or after sifting.
Frequently Asked Questions: Powdered Sugar (Confectioners) Cups to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of Powdered Sugar (Confectioners)?
1 US Legal Cup (240 ml) of powdered sugar (confectioners) weighs 120 grams. 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) weighs approx 118 grams, and 1 Metric Cup (250 ml) weighs 125 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of Powdered Sugar (Confectioners)?
1/2 US Legal Cup of powdered sugar (confectioners) weighs 60 grams.
How do I convert cups of Powdered Sugar (Confectioners) to grams on a scale?
Multiply the number of cups in your recipe by 120g. For example, 1.5 cups × 120g = 180 grams.