55 Grams of Powdered Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Powdered Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.46 (½)
- Tablespoons
- 7.3
- Teaspoons
- 22.0
- Milliliters
- 108 ml
55 grams of powdered sugar = 0.46 cups (½ cup / 7.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45g | 0.38 | ⅜ | 6.0 |
| 50g | 0.42 | ⅜ | 6.7 |
| 55g | 0.46 | ½ | 7.3 |
| 60g | 0.50 | ½ | 8.0 |
| 65g | 0.54 | ½ | 8.7 |
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 55 grams of powdered sugar in cups?+
55 grams of powdered sugar is 0.46 cups (½ cup), or 7.3 tablespoons.
How do I measure 55 grams of powdered sugar without a scale?+
Use ½ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 7.3 tablespoons instead.