Kitchen Index

Powdered sugar

One level US cup of powdered sugar weighs approximately 113 grams.

Approximate weight by US measure
MeasureGrams
1 US cup113 g
½ US cup56.5 g
⅓ US cup37.7 g
¼ US cup28.3 g
1 US tablespoon7.1 g
1 US teaspoon2.4 g

How to measure it

Measure unsifted confectioners’ sugar with a spoon and level cup.

Read the order of operations. “One cup powdered sugar, sifted” means to sift after measuring. Sifting before filling changes how closely the powder settles.

Convert a different amount

Reference weights · King Arthur Baking ingredient chart. Use your recipe’s published gram weight when available.