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How Much Is 2.52 Cups of Powdered Sugar in Ounces?

2.52 cups of powdered sugar weighs 10.67 oz. This is based on powdered sugar having a density of 120g per cup. Because cups measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 2.52 cups.

2.52 cups of powdered sugar
=
10.67oz
Result using all cup standards info
10.67 oz (US) 11.27 oz (Metric Cup) 12.81 oz (Imperial Cup)
2.52 cups of powdered sugar is also
10.67

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 120g/cup ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 2.52 cups of powdered sugar
  2. 1 cup of powdered sugar = 120g
  3. 2.52 × 120 = 302.4g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 302.4 ÷ 28.3495 = 10.67 oz

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Powdered sugar clumps easily. Sift before measuring by volume, or weigh to avoid the sifted-vs-unsifted ambiguity entirely.

Powdered Sugar at Different Amounts

How powdered sugar scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2.52 cups) is highlighted.

0.75 cups3.17 oz1 cup4.23 oz1.5 cups6.35 oz2 cups8.47 oz2.52 cups10.67 oz3 cups12.70 oz4 cups16.93 oz5 cups21.16 oz

For reference, 2.52 cups of powdered sugar (302.4g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).

Other Amounts of Powdered Sugar

Cups US Ounces Metric Cup Imperial Cup
0.25 cups 1.06 oz 1.12 oz 1.27 oz
0.33 cups 1.40 oz 1.48 oz 1.68 oz
0.5 cups 2.12 oz 2.24 oz 2.54 oz
0.75 cups 3.17 oz 3.35 oz 3.81 oz
1 cup 4.23 oz 4.47 oz 5.08 oz
1.5 cups 6.35 oz 6.71 oz 7.63 oz
2 cups 8.47 oz 8.95 oz 10.17 oz
2.52 cups 10.67 oz 11.27 oz 12.81 oz
3 cups 12.70 oz 13.42 oz 15.25 oz
4 cups 16.93 oz 17.89 oz 20.33 oz
5 cups 21.16 oz 22.36 oz 25.42 oz

Understanding the Units

What is a Cup?

A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.

What is an Ounce?

Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 10.67 oz, based on powdered sugar having a density of 120g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of cups by 120 (grams per cup for powdered sugar), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 2.52 cups: 2.52 × 120 = 302.4g, then 302.4 ÷ 28.3495 = 10.67 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh powdered sugar on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Granulated and powdered sugars should be spooned into the measuring cup and leveled off. Do not pack them unless the recipe specifically says to.
Reverse the conversion: 10.67 oz × 28.3495 = 302.4g, then 302.4g ÷ 120 = 2.52 cups. Or use the Ounces to Cups converter.