Convert Icing Sugar from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of icing sugar?

1 tablespoon of icing sugar (Powdered Sugar) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of icing sugar is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of icing sugar is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of icing sugar is 0.02 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. 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 →
  • 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

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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 1 tablespoon 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 1 tablespoon of raw sugar is in US cups.

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0.06 Cup (US)

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Common Icing Sugar Conversions

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

TablespoonsCups (US)
1 tbsp0.06 cups (US)
2 tbsp0.13 cups (US)
3 tbsp0.19 cups (US)
4 tbsp0.25 cups (US)
6 tbsp0.38 cups (US)
8 tbsp0.5 cups (US)
10 tbsp0.63 cups (US)
12 tbsp0.75 cups (US)
16 tbsp1 cup (US)

Icing Sugar Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsounceslbkgtsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup7.5 g0.26 oz0.02 lb0.01 kg3 tsp
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup15 g0.53 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg6 tsp
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup22.5 g0.79 oz0.05 lb0.02 kg9 tsp
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup30 g1.06 oz0.07 lb0.03 kg12 tsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of icing sugar in US cups?
1 tablespoon of icing sugar is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of icing sugar is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US cups. 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 US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of icing sugar?
1.5 tablespoons of icing sugar is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of icing sugar is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 tablespoons of icing sugar in US cups?
2 tablespoons of icing sugar is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of icing sugar is 0.06 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many tablespoons of icing sugar is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of icing sugar is 0.96 tablespoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
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 tablespoon of icing sugar is 0.06 US cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tbsp icing sugar in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of icing sugar is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of icing sugar is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. 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 tbsp icing sugar in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of icing sugar is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of icing sugar is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. 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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