Batch Scaling Around 175g Powdered / Confectioners' Sugar
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 87.5g (3.09 oz) | ⅔ cup + 1 tbsp | 172.5 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 175g (6.17 oz) | 1 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp | 345 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 262.5g (9.26 oz) | 2 cups + 3 tbsp | 517.5 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 350g (12.35 oz) | 2 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp + 2 tsp | 690 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 525g (18.52 oz) | 4 ⅓ cups + 2 tsp | 1035.1 mL |
Measuring 175g of Powdered / Confectioners' Sugar in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of powdered / confectioners' sugar weighs 120g when measured unsifted spooned, 175 Grams (175g) translates to 1.46 US cups (1 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp). By contrast, using the sifted measure (100g/cup — a 20g per-cup shift), 175g occupies 1 ¾ cups (1.75 cups).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 1 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp (23.33 tablespoons total) using unsifted spooned technique. Spoon gently into the measuring cup and level flat. If your recipe calls for sifted powdered sugar, measure after sifting (100g/cup) or weigh directly.
Source note: USDA FoodData Central #169658 & Domino Confectioners 10-X specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 175 grams of powdered / confectioners' sugar? ▾
175 grams of powdered / confectioners' sugar (unsifted spooned, 120g per US cup) equals 1 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp (1.46 US Customary Cups, 1.38 Metric 250 mL cups, or 23.33 tablespoons).
Why does powdered sugar contain cornstarch? ▾
Commercial confectioners sugar contains about 3% cornstarch as an anti-caking agent to prevent the microscopic particles from clumping.
Why do recipes specify sifted versus unsifted powdered sugar? ▾
Sifted powdered sugar traps significant air, dropping cup weight from 120g down to 100g—a 20% reduction in sweetness.