500 Grams of Powdered Sugar to Cups
500 grams of powdered sugar equals 4 ⅛ cups (4.17 US cups), based on 120 g per cup (spoon-and-level method). In the kitchen, measure 4 cups + 3 tbsp. For best results, weigh powdered sugar with a scale — cup measurements vary with how the cup is filled.
| US cups | 4 ⅛ cups (4.17 cups) |
|---|---|
| Measured as | 4 cups + 3 tbsp |
| Ounces (weight) | 17.6 oz |
| Density used | 120 g per US cup |
How to measure 500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 300 g | 2 ½ cups | 2.5 |
| 400 g | 3 ⅓ cups | 3.33 |
500 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:
- 500 g of all-purpose flour to cups — 4 ⅛ cups
- 500 g of granulated sugar to cups — 2 ½ cups
- 500 g of brown sugar (packed) to cups — 2 ⅓ cups
- 500 g of honey to cups — 1 ½ cups
- 500 g of butter to cups — 2 ¼ cups
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
Density 120 g/cup — sources: USDA FoodData Central, King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart. Data verified 2026-08-20. Methodology.