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How many grams is 1 cup of powdered sugar?

1 cup = 120 g

One level US cup of powdered sugar weighs 120 g (4.2 oz). A tablespoon is 7.5 g. Per 100 g: 389 calories and 0 g protein.

Your amount

120 g1 cup
467Calories
0 gProtein

Conversion chart

Powdered Sugar: cups to grams
cupsgramsCaloriesProtein
⅛ cup15 g580 g
¼ cup30 g1170 g
⅓ cup40 g1560 g
½ cup60 g2330 g
⅔ cup80 g3110 g
¾ cup90 g3500 g
1 cup120 g4670 g
1½ cup180 g7000 g
2 cup240 g9340 g
3 cup360 g1,4000 g
4 cup480 g1,8670 g

How to measure

Granulated sugar: scoop and level. Brown sugar: pack firmly. Syrups: set the cup on the counter and fill to the line, reading at eye level.

Spoon into the cup and level without tapping. Sift after measuring if the recipe says so.

Common questions

How many grams is 1 cup of powdered sugar?

1 cup of powdered sugar = 120 g. Spoon into the cup and level without tapping. Sift after measuring if the recipe says so.

Is this a level or heaped cup?

Level. Heaped spoons and packed cups can weigh 20 to 30% more.

Why does my package say something different?

Brands grind and pack differently. For baking, a kitchen scale is always more accurate than cups.