Convert Icing Sugar from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of icing sugar?

1 cup of icing sugar (Powdered Sugar) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of icing sugar is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of icing sugar is 8.33 tablespoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of icing sugar is 4.17 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • One metric tablespoon of icing sugar weighs about 7.5 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 7.4 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 10 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake. An extra spoon mainly makes it sweeter.

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

Related Icing Sugar Ingredients

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 what 1 cup of sugar is in tablespoons.

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 what 1 cup of raw sugar is in tablespoons.

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Icing Sugar Measurement Converter

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16.67 Tablespoon

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Common Icing Sugar Conversions

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

CupsTablespoons
0.25 cups4.17 tbsp
0.5 cups8.33 tbsp
0.75 cups12.5 tbsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp
1.25 cups20.83 tbsp
1.5 cups25 tbsp
2 cups33.33 tbsp
2.5 cups41.67 tbsp
3 cups50 tbsp

Icing Sugar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting icing sugar from Cup to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cuptbspgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tsp
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp31.25 g1.1 oz0.07 lb0.03 kg0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp62.5 g2.21 oz0.14 lb0.06 kg0.52 cup (US)25 tsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp125 g4.41 oz0.28 lb0.13 kg1.04 cup (US)50 tsp
2 cup33.33 tbsp250 g8.82 oz0.55 lb0.25 kg2.08 cup (US)100 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of icing sugar in tablespoons?
1 cup of icing sugar is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of icing sugar is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the icing sugar converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 cups of icing sugar?
1.5 cups of icing sugar is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of icing sugar is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of icing sugar in tablespoons?
2 cups of icing sugar is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of icing sugar is 16.67 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many cups of icing sugar is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of icing sugar is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of Powdered Sugar in tablespoons?
Powdered Sugar is another name for icing sugar, so 1 cup of Powdered Sugar is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as icing sugar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are icing sugar and Powdered Sugar the same thing?
Yes. Powdered Sugar is another name for icing sugar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of icing sugar is 16.67 tablespoons under either name, and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup icing sugar in tablespoons?
1/2 cup of icing sugar is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of icing sugar is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup icing sugar in tablespoons?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of icing sugar is 4.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of icing sugar is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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