280 Grams of Powdered Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Powdered Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 2.33 (2⅓)
- Tablespoons
- 37.3
- Teaspoons
- 112.0
- Milliliters
- 552 ml
280 grams of powdered sugar = 2.33 cups (2⅓ cups / 37.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270g | 2.25 | 2¼ | 36.0 |
| 275g | 2.29 | 2⅓ | 36.7 |
| 280g | 2.33 | 2⅓ | 37.3 |
| 290g | 2.42 | 2⅜ | 38.7 |
| 300g | 2.50 | 2½ | 40.0 |
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 280 grams of powdered sugar in cups?+
280 grams of powdered sugar is 2.33 cups (2⅓ cups), or 37.3 tablespoons.
How do I measure 280 grams of powdered sugar without a scale?+
Use 2⅓ cups, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 37.3 tablespoons instead.