120 Grams of Powdered Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Powdered Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 1.00 (1)
- Tablespoons
- 16.0
- Teaspoons
- 48.0
- Milliliters
- 237 ml
120 grams of powdered sugar = 1.00 cups (1 cup / 16.0 tablespoons)
Powdered Sugar has a density of approximately 120g per cup. Sifted: 100g. Unsifted and packed: up to 130g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100g | 0.83 | ⅞ | 13.3 |
| 110g | 0.92 | ⅞ | 14.7 |
| 120g | 1.00 | 1 | 16.0 |
| 125g | 1.04 | 1⅛ | 16.7 |
| 130g | 1.08 | 1⅛ | 17.3 |
Bakers reach for powdered sugar in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 120 grams of powdered sugar in cups?+
120 grams of powdered sugar is 1.00 cups (1 cup), or 16.0 tablespoons.
How do I measure 120 grams of powdered sugar without a scale?+
Use 1 cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 16.0 tablespoons instead.