1 cup of Confectioners' Sugar = How Many grams?
Conversion Detail: 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar
Equivalent to ≈ 120 g of confectioners' sugar, or in other units:
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 16 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 48 tsp |
| Cup | 1.0 cup |
| Milliliter | 240 ml |
| Gram | 120 g |
About Confectioners' Sugar
Always sift confectioners' sugar before measuring — it cakes up and clumps. Spoon and level after sifting.
Storage: Airtight container, cool dry place. Use within 1 year for best texture.
Common uses: frosting, icing, dusting cakes, no-bake desserts.
Density: 0.5g/ml. Because each ingredient has a different density, volume-to-weight conversion can't use a single generic value for all ingredients.
Other Conversions for Confectioners' Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of confectioners' sugar?▾
1 cup of confectioners' sugar ≈ 120 grams, based on confectioners' sugar density of 0.5 g/ml.
How do I accurately measure confectioners' sugar with cup?▾
Always sift confectioners' sugar before measuring — it cakes up and clumps. Spoon and level after sifting.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of confectioners' sugar?▾
Results may vary slightly between brands and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.5 g/ml from authoritative sources like king-arthur.
Why does 1 cup of confectioners' sugar not weigh the same as other ingredients?▾
Same volume but different density results in different weight. Confectioners' Sugar has a density of 0.5 g/ml, so 1 cup of confectioners' sugar ≠ 1 cup of another ingredient by weight.