Powdered Sugar Converter
Weigh icing sugar, sifted or packed.
Powdered / Confectioners Sugar
Why Grams to Teaspoon Differs by Ingredient
A teaspoon is a unit of volume (~4.93 mL), whereas a gram is a unit of mass/weight. Therefore, 1 tsp of dense table salt weighs ~5.7g, whereas 1 tsp of airy powdered flour weighs only ~2.6g.
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Quick Grams to Teaspoon Reference Charts
Common Sugar Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 4.2 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 8.3 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 12.5 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp (3 tsp) |
| 25.0 g | 6.0 tsp | 2 tbsp |
Table Salt Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 g | 0.25 tsp | ¼ tsp |
| 2.8 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 5.7 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 11.4 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 17.1 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
All-Purpose Flour Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 2.6 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 5.2 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 7.8 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 31.2 g | 12.0 tsp | ¼ cup (4 tbsp) |
How Powdered Sugar Converter Works?
The Powdered Sugar Converter works by dividing grams of powdered sugar by 2.5 g, the weight of 1 sifted, level US teaspoon. Powdered sugar weighs 40% less per spoon than granulated sugar.
Sift first
Sift powdered sugar through a fine sieve. Unsifted sugar packs into lumps and weighs up to 20% more per spoon.
Enter grams
Type the weight from the frosting or glaze recipe.
Spoon and level
Spoon the sifted sugar into the measure without pressing, then level with a knife.
Powdered Sugar Converter Formula
The Powdered Sugar Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of powdered sugar ÷ 2.5.
tsp = g ÷ 2.5 | 1 tbsp = 7.5 g | 1 US cup ≈ 120 g
- 10 g of powdered sugar ÷ 2.5 = 4 tsp (1 tbsp + 1 tsp).
- 30 g of powdered sugar ÷ 2.5 = 12 tsp (¼ cup).
- ½ tsp for dusting × 2.5 = 1.25 g.
Powdered Sugar Converter Conversion Table
The Powdered Sugar Converter conversion table shows 11 powdered sugar weights in teaspoons and tablespoons for sifted, level spoons.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.4 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.13 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.8 tsp | ¾ tsp | 0.27 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 1.2 tsp | 1 ¼ tsp | 0.4 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.6 tsp | 1 ⅔ tsp | 0.53 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 2 tsp | 2 tsp | 0.67 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 4 tsp | 4 tsp | 1.33 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 6 tsp | 6 tsp | 2 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 8 tsp | 8 tsp | 2.67 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 10 tsp | 10 tsp | 3.33 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 20 tsp | 20 tsp | 6.67 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 40 tsp | 40 tsp | 13.33 tbsp |
What is Powdered Sugar Converter?
The Powdered Sugar Converter is a calculator that converts grams of powdered (confectioners, icing) sugar into teaspoons. Powdered sugar is granulated sugar milled into a fine powder, with about 3% cornstarch in US brands to stop caking.
Fine milling traps air between particles, which drops the bulk density to about 0.51 g/mL. A cup of powdered sugar weighs about 120 g, against 200 g for granulated. Swapping the 2 sugars by volume changes the sweetness of a recipe by 40%.
What are the uses of Powdered Sugar Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Powdered Sugar Converter: buttercream, glazes, dusting desserts, and whipped cream.
Buttercream
American buttercream uses 2 parts powdered sugar to 1 part butter by weight.
Glazes
A doughnut glaze of 60 g powdered sugar and 15 mL milk needs 24 tsp (½ cup) of sugar.
Dusting
Dusting a tart takes about 5 g of sugar, which is 2 tsp.
Whipped cream
Stabilised whipped cream uses 15 g of powdered sugar per 250 mL of cream, or 2 tbsp.
Powdered Sugar Converter Measuring Tips
- Powdered sugar is aerated and light; 1 teaspoon weighs only ~2.50 grams unsifted.
- Sifted confectioners sugar may weigh as little as 2.2 g per teaspoon.