Convert Icing Sugar from Grams to Cup (US)
How many US cups is 100 grams of icing sugar?
100 grams of icing sugar (Powdered Sugar) is 0.83 US cups. 200 grams of icing sugar is 1.67 US cups. 125 grams of icing sugar is 1.04 US cups. 500 grams of icing sugar is 4.17 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the US cup (240 ml), so 1 cup is 120 g. A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml and holds about 125 g. Use the metric 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 →
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 what 100 grams of sugar is in US cups.
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 100 grams of raw sugar is in US cups.
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Common Icing Sugar Conversions
Here are the most common icing sugar conversions from grams to cups (US).
| Grams | Cups (US) |
|---|---|
| 50 g | 0.42 cups (US) |
| 100 g | 0.83 cups (US) |
| 125 g | 1.04 cups (US) |
| 150 g | 1.25 cups (US) |
| 175 g | 1.46 cups (US) |
| 200 g | 1.67 cups (US) |
| 250 g | 2.08 cups (US) |
| 300 g | 2.5 cups (US) |
| 400 g | 3.33 cups (US) |
| 500 g | 4.17 cups (US) |
Icing Sugar Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting icing sugar from Grams to Cup (US) and other measurements.
| grams | cup(US) | cup | ounces | lb | kg | tbsp | tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 0.42 cup (US) | 0.4 cup | 1.76 oz | 0.11 lb | 0.05 kg | 6.67 tbsp | 20 tsp |
| 100 g | 0.83 cup (US) | 0.8 cup | 3.53 oz | 0.22 lb | 0.1 kg | 13.33 tbsp | 40 tsp |
| 125 g | 1.04 cup (US) | 1 cup | 4.41 oz | 0.28 lb | 0.13 kg | 16.67 tbsp | 50 tsp |
| 150 g | 1.25 cup (US) | 1.2 cup | 5.29 oz | 0.33 lb | 0.15 kg | 20 tbsp | 60 tsp |
| 175 g | 1.46 cup (US) | 1.4 cup | 6.17 oz | 0.39 lb | 0.18 kg | 23.33 tbsp | 70 tsp |
| 200 g | 1.67 cup (US) | 1.6 cup | 7.06 oz | 0.44 lb | 0.2 kg | 26.67 tbsp | 80 tsp |
| 250 g | 2.08 cup (US) | 2 cup | 8.82 oz | 0.55 lb | 0.25 kg | 33.33 tbsp | 100 tsp |
| 300 g | 2.5 cup (US) | 2.4 cup | 10.58 oz | 0.66 lb | 0.3 kg | 40 tbsp | 120 tsp |
| 400 g | 3.33 cup (US) | 3.2 cup | 14.11 oz | 0.88 lb | 0.4 kg | 53.33 tbsp | 160 tsp |
| 500 g | 4.17 cup (US) | 4 cup | 17.64 oz | 1.1 lb | 0.5 kg | 66.67 tbsp | 200 tsp |
For grams to cups with a different ingredient, use the grams to cups converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 1 US cup of icing sugar in grams.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many US cups is 100 grams of icing sugar?
- 100 grams of icing sugar is 0.83 US cups. The conversion is fixed, so 50 grams is 0.42 US cups and 200 grams is 1.67 US cups. Halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones. Open the icing sugar converter
- How many US cups is 200 grams of icing sugar?
- 200 grams of icing sugar is 1.67 US cups. The conversion is fixed, so 100 grams is 0.83 US cups and 400 grams is 3.33 US cups. Halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
- What is 125g icing sugar in US cups?
- 125 grams of icing sugar is 1.04 US cups. The conversion is fixed, so 62.5 grams is 0.52 US cups and 250 grams is 2.08 US cups. Halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
- What is 500g icing sugar in US cups?
- 500 grams of icing sugar is 4.17 US cups. The conversion is fixed, so 250 grams is 2.08 US cups and 1 kg is 8.33 US cups. Halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
- 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. 100 grams of icing sugar is 0.83 US cups under either name, and 200 grams is 1.67 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
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