Powdered Sugar: Ounces to Cups
Enter an amount to convert powdered sugar from ounces to cups. One ounce of powdered sugar is about 0.236 cups.
5 ounces of powdered sugar = 1.18 cups
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Powdered Sugar Ounces to Cups chart
Common amounts, rounded for the kitchen.
| Ounces | Cups |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ounces | 0.118 cups |
| 1 ounce | 0.236 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.472 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.709 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.945 cups |
| 5 ounces | 1.18 cups |
| 6 ounces | 1.42 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.89 cups |
| 10 ounces | 2.36 cups |
| 12 ounces | 2.83 cups |
| 16 ounces | 3.78 cups |
Frequently asked questions
- How many cups is 1 ounce of powdered sugar?
- 1 ounce of powdered sugar is about 0.236 cups, based on a density of 120 grams per cup.
- Why isn't this the same for every ingredient?
- Because weight and volume only line up through density. Powdered Sugar weighs 120 g per cup, so its conversion differs from flour, sugar, or water.