30 Grams of Powdered Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Powdered Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.25 (¼)
- Tablespoons
- 4.0
- Teaspoons
- 12.0
- Milliliters
- 59 ml
30 grams of powdered sugar = 0.25 cups (¼ cup / 4.0 tablespoons)
Powdered Sugar has a density of approximately 120g per cup. Sifted: 100g. Unsifted and packed: up to 130g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20g | 0.17 | ⅛ | 2.7 |
| 25g | 0.21 | ¼ | 3.3 |
| 30g | 0.25 | ¼ | 4.0 |
| 35g | 0.29 | ⅓ | 4.7 |
| 40g | 0.33 | ⅓ | 5.3 |
Bakers reach for powdered sugar in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 30 grams of powdered sugar in cups?+
30 grams of powdered sugar is 0.25 cups (¼ cup), or 4.0 tablespoons.
How do I measure 30 grams of powdered sugar without a scale?+
Use ¼ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 4.0 tablespoons instead.