85 Grams of Powdered Sugar to Cups
Ingredient
Powdered Sugar
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.71 (¾)
- Tablespoons
- 11.3
- Teaspoons
- 34.0
- Milliliters
- 168 ml
85 grams of powdered sugar = 0.71 cups (¾ cup / 11.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75g | 0.63 | ⅝ | 10.0 |
| 80g | 0.67 | ⅔ | 10.7 |
| 85g | 0.71 | ¾ | 11.3 |
| 90g | 0.75 | ¾ | 12.0 |
| 95g | 0.79 | ¾ | 12.7 |
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 85 grams of powdered sugar in cups?+
85 grams of powdered sugar is 0.71 cups (¾ cup), or 11.3 tablespoons.
How do I measure 85 grams of powdered sugar without a scale?+
Use ¾ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 11.3 tablespoons instead.