20 Grams of Powdered Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Powdered Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.17 (⅛)
- Tablespoons
- 2.7
- Teaspoons
- 8.0
- Milliliters
- 39 ml
20 grams of powdered sugar = 0.17 cups (⅛ cup / 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.08 | ⅛ | 1.3 |
| 15g | 0.13 | ⅛ | 2.0 |
| 20g | 0.17 | ⅛ | 2.7 |
| 25g | 0.21 | ¼ | 3.3 |
| 30g | 0.25 | ¼ | 4.0 |
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 20 grams of powdered sugar in cups?+
20 grams of powdered sugar is 0.17 cups (⅛ cup), or 2.7 tablespoons.
How do I measure 20 grams of powdered sugar without a scale?+
Use ⅛ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 2.7 tablespoons instead.