50 Grams of Powdered Sugar to Cups
50 grams of powdered sugar equals ⅜ cup (0.42 US cups), based on 120 g per cup (spoon-and-level method). In the kitchen, measure 7 tbsp. For best results, weigh powdered sugar with a scale — cup measurements vary with how the cup is filled.
| US cups | ⅜ cup (0.42 cups) |
|---|---|
| Measured as | 7 tbsp |
| Ounces (weight) | 1.8 oz |
| Tablespoons (level) | about 6.7 tbsp |
| Density used | 120 g per US cup |
How to measure 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | ¼ cup | 0.21 |
| 75 g | ⅝ cup | 0.63 |
| 100 g | ⅞ cup | 0.83 |
50 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:
- 50 g of all-purpose flour to cups — ⅜ cup
- 50 g of granulated sugar to cups — ¼ cup
- 50 g of brown sugar (packed) to cups — ¼ cup
- 50 g of honey to cups — ⅛ cup
- 50 g of butter to cups — ¼ 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 · 1/2 cups 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.