Powdered Sugar
US Cup to Metric Cup
Understanding Powdered Sugar Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
Converting 1 us cup to metric cup is a direct volume conversion. One us cup equals 236.59ml, and one metric cup equals 250ml. So 1 us cup (236.59ml) equals 0.9 metric cup.
Measurement Tip
Powdered Sugar should be sifted before measuring for the most accurate results. Sifted powdered sugar has a lower density than unsifted, so recipes may specify one or the other.
About Our Data
The density value of 0.48 g/ml for powdered sugar is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 169656). This measurement was taken with powdered sugar spooned into the measuring cup and leveled. Different measurement methods affect the density: sifted (0.42 g/ml), packed (0.6 g/ml).
Frequently Asked Questions
1 us cup of powdered sugar weighs approximately 1 metric cup. This is based on a density of 0.48 g/ml for powdered sugar.
For powdered sugar, spoon into the measuring cup and level off. Brown sugar should be packed firmly.
Powdered Sugar has a density of 0.48 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 0.48 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.