Convert Icing Sugar from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of icing sugar?

1 tablespoon of icing sugar (Powdered Sugar) is 7.5 grams, about 0.26 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of icing sugar is 3.75 grams and 2 tablespoons is 15 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • 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 sugar 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 raw sugar in tablespoons.

Out of icing sugar? See icing sugar substitutes →

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Common Icing Sugar Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp7.5 g
2 tbsp15 g
3 tbsp22.5 g
4 tbsp30 g
6 tbsp45 g
8 tbsp60 g
10 tbsp75 g
12 tbsp90 g
16 tbsp120 g

Icing Sugar Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup7.5 g0.26 oz0.02 lb0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup15 g0.53 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup22.5 g0.79 oz0.05 lb0.02 kg0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup30 g1.06 oz0.07 lb0.03 kg0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of icing sugar?
1 tablespoon of icing sugar is 7.5 grams, or 0.26 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of icing sugar is 3.75 grams and 2 tablespoons is 15 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the icing sugar converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of icing sugar?
1 tablespoon of icing sugar is 7.5 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 3.75 grams and 2 tablespoons is 15 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 tablespoon icing sugar in grams
How many tablespoons of icing sugar is 7.5 grams?
7.5 grams of icing sugar is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 tablespoon of icing sugar in ounces?
1 tablespoon of icing sugar is 0.26 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.13 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.53 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon icing sugar in ounces
How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
Tablespoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Tablespoons to cups

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