125 Grams of Powdered Sugar to Cups
125 grams of powdered sugar equals 1 cup (1.04 US cups), based on 120 g per cup (spoon-and-level method). In the kitchen, measure 1 cup + 1 tbsp. For best results, weigh powdered sugar with a scale — cup measurements vary with how the cup is filled.
| US cups | 1 cup (1.04 cups) |
|---|---|
| Measured as | 1 cup + 1 tbsp |
| Ounces (weight) | 4.4 oz |
| Tablespoons (level) | about 16.7 tbsp |
| Density used | 120 g per US cup |
How to measure 125 g of powdered sugar without a scale
These values are for unsifted powdered sugar, spooned into the cup and leveled (120 g). If your recipe says "sifted powdered sugar," sift first and expect closer to 100 g per cup — sifting adds a lot of air.
Nearby amounts
| Grams | Cups | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 75 g | ⅝ cup | 0.63 |
| 100 g | ⅞ cup | 0.83 |
| 150 g | 1 ¼ cups | 1.25 |
| 175 g | 1 ½ cups | 1.46 |
125 grams of other ingredients
The same weight fills a very different cup depending on density — that's why "grams to cups" always needs the ingredient:
- 125 g of all-purpose flour to cups — 1 cup
- 125 g of granulated sugar to cups — ⅝ cup
- 125 g of brown sugar (packed) to cups — ⅝ cup
- 125 g of honey to cups — ⅜ cup
- 125 g of butter to cups — ½ cup
Convert another amount
250 g Powdered (icing/confectioners') sugar = 2 ⅛ cups
Exactly 2.08 cups — or measure 2 cups + 1 tbsp.
More powdered sugar conversions: the full grams-to-cups powdered sugar chart · 1 cup of powdered sugar in grams
Density 120 g/cup — sources: USDA FoodData Central, King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart. Data verified 2026-08-20. Methodology.