Powdered Sugar
Sugar·Density: 0.45 g/ml
Also known as: icing sugar, confectioners sugar, 10X sugar
Density Information
0.45 g/ml(spooned method)
Density by measurement method:
sifted: 0.42 g/ml packed: 0.6 g/ml
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- Sift before measuring for frostings
- Packs down easily - do not shake cup
Powdered Sugar — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 27g |
| ⅓ cup | 35g |
| ½ cup | 53g |
| ⅔ cup | 71g |
| ¾ cup | 80g |
| 1 cup | 106g |
| 1½ cups | 160g |
| 2 cups | 213g |
Based on powdered sugar density of 0.45 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of powdered sugar weighs approximately 106 grams. This is based on a density of 0.45 g/ml using the spooned measurement method.
Powdered Sugar has a density of 0.45 g/ml when measured using the spooned method. Density varies by method: sifted: 0.42 g/ml, packed: 0.6 g/ml. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure powdered sugar by weight (grams) using a kitchen scale. Volume measurements (cups) can vary by 10-30% depending on your measurement technique. This is especially important in baking where precision matters.
The measurement method significantly affects how much powdered sugar fits in a cup. Sifted powdered sugar: 99g per US cup (0.42 g/ml). Packed powdered sugar: 142g per US cup (0.6 g/ml). The default measurement uses the spooned method at 0.45 g/ml.