What is 1 cup of icing sugar in grams?

1 cup of icing sugar in grams is 125 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups is 250 grams and half a cup is 62.5 grams. Weighing icing sugar by the cup is the most common way to measure it for baking. See the full cup to grams chart for icing sugar, or use the converter on this page for any other amount.

How many cups is 100 grams of icing sugar?

100 grams of icing sugar is 0.8 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 200 grams is 1.6 cups and 50 grams is 0.4 cups. Grams to cups helps when a recipe gives a weight but you measure with cups. See the full grams to cups chart for icing sugar for more amounts.

How many tablespoons is 50 grams of icing sugar?

50 grams of icing sugar is 6.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 100 grams is 13.33 tablespoons and 25 grams is 3.33 tablespoons. Tablespoons are handy for smaller amounts when you would rather not get out the scales. See the full grams to tablespoons chart for icing sugar for the common amounts.

What is 0.25 cups of icing sugar in tablespoons?

0.25 cups of icing sugar is 4.17 tablespoons. This is the same for any ingredient, since cups and tablespoons are both volume units and do not depend on what you are measuring. One cup is about 16.67 tablespoons, so 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres for any amount.

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Icing Sugar Measurement Converter

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Icing sugar is a finely milled white sugar with a light, silky texture. One metric cup weighs approximately 125 grams (4.41 oz), noticeably lighter than granulated sugar because the fine particles don't pack as tightly. It's used in buttercreams, glazes, frostings, and as a dusting over cakes and pastries.

Icing sugar is so fine and airy that the amount you get in a cup can vary significantly depending on how it's scooped — measuring by weight gives far more consistent results. This page lets you convert icing sugar between grams, cups, tablespoons, and more so your recipes turn out reliably every time.

Also known as

Powdered Sugar
Confectioners' Sugar

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Granulated sugar is the coarse, crystalline form that icing sugar is milled from. It is heavier by cup (200 g vs 125 g) and creams into butter for cakes, whereas icing sugar suits frostings and dusting, so the two are not a straight 1:1 swap. See our Sugar converter.

Raw sugar has large, coarse crystals with a faint molasses taste, far removed from the fine powder of icing sugar. It packs much heavier (200 g vs 125 g per cup), so the two are not a straight swap. See our Raw Sugar converter.

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Common Icing Sugar Conversions

Here are the most common icing sugar conversions from grams to cups.

Grams	Cups
50 g	0.4 cups
100 g	0.8 cups
125 g	1 cup
150 g	1.2 cups
175 g	1.4 cups
200 g	1.6 cups
250 g	2 cups
300 g	2.4 cups
400 g	3.2 cups
500 g	4 cups

Icing Sugar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting icing sugar to different measurements.

grams	cup	ounces	lb	kg	cup(US)	tbsp	tsp
100 g	0.8 cup	3.53 oz	0.22 lb	0.1 kg	0.83 cup (US)	13.33 tbsp	40 tsp
150 g	1.2 cup	5.29 oz	0.33 lb	0.15 kg	1.25 cup (US)	20 tbsp	60 tsp
250 g	2 cup	8.82 oz	0.55 lb	0.25 kg	2.08 cup (US)	33.33 tbsp	100 tsp
500 g	4 cup	17.64 oz	1.1 lb	0.5 kg	4.17 cup (US)	66.67 tbsp	200 tsp
750 g	6 cup	26.46 oz	1.65 lb	0.75 kg	6.25 cup (US)	100 tbsp	300 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of icing sugar in grams?: 1 cup of icing sugar in grams is 125 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups is 250 grams and half a cup is 62.5 grams. Weighing icing sugar by the cup is the most common way to measure it for baking. See the full cup to grams chart for icing sugar, or use the converter on this page for any other amount. 1 cup icing sugar in grams
How many cups is 100 grams of icing sugar?: 100 grams of icing sugar is 0.8 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 200 grams is 1.6 cups and 50 grams is 0.4 cups. Grams to cups helps when a recipe gives a weight but you measure with cups. See the full grams to cups chart for icing sugar for more amounts. 100g icing sugar to cups
How many tablespoons is 50 grams of icing sugar?: 50 grams of icing sugar is 6.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 100 grams is 13.33 tablespoons and 25 grams is 3.33 tablespoons. Tablespoons are handy for smaller amounts when you would rather not get out the scales. See the full grams to tablespoons chart for icing sugar for the common amounts. 50g icing sugar to tablespoons
What is 0.25 cups of icing sugar in tablespoons?: 0.25 cups of icing sugar is 4.17 tablespoons. This is the same for any ingredient, since cups and tablespoons are both volume units and do not depend on what you are measuring. One cup is about 16.67 tablespoons, so 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres for any amount. Open the volume converter

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