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How Much Is 124 Grams of Powdered Sugar in Tablespoons?

124 grams of powdered sugar equals 16.53 tbsp. Powdered sugar has a density of 120g per cup. A lighter ingredient like cocoa powder (86g/cup) would fill even more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.

124 grams of powdered sugar
=
16.53tbsp
Result using all tablespoon standards info
16.53 tbsp (US) 16.30 tbsp (Metric Tablespoon) 12.22 tbsp (Australian Tablespoon)
16.53

Formula and Step-by-Step

grams ÷ 120g/cup × 16 = tablespoons
  1. Start with 124 grams of powdered sugar
  2. 1 cup of powdered sugar = 120g
  3. 124g ÷ 120g/cup = 1.03 cups × 16 = 16.53 tablespoons

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

Measuring Tip

Powdered sugar dissolves faster than granulated, making it ideal for frostings and glazes. Weight is the most reliable way to measure it consistently.

Powdered Sugar at Different Amounts

How powdered sugar scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (124 grams) is highlighted.

25 g3.33 tbsp50 g6.67 tbsp75 g10 tbsp100 g13.33 tbsp124 g16.53 tbsp150 g20 tbsp200 g26.67 tbsp250 g33.33 tbsp

Other Amounts of Powdered Sugar

Grams US Tablespoons Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
5 grams 0.67 tbsp 0.66 tbsp 0.49 tbsp
10 grams 1.33 tbsp 1.31 tbsp 0.99 tbsp
25 grams 3.33 tbsp 3.29 tbsp 2.46 tbsp
50 grams 6.67 tbsp 6.57 tbsp 4.93 tbsp
75 grams 10.00 tbsp 9.86 tbsp 7.39 tbsp
100 grams 13.33 tbsp 13.14 tbsp 9.86 tbsp
124 grams 16.53 tbsp 16.30 tbsp 12.22 tbsp
150 grams 20.00 tbsp 19.72 tbsp 14.79 tbsp
200 grams 26.67 tbsp 26.29 tbsp 19.72 tbsp
250 grams 33.33 tbsp 32.86 tbsp 24.65 tbsp
500 grams 66.67 tbsp 65.72 tbsp 49.29 tbsp

Understanding the Units

What is a Gram?

Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.

What is a Tablespoon?

Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 16.53 tbsp, 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.
Divide the grams by 120 (grams per cup) to get cups, then multiply by 16 to get tablespoons. For 124 grams: 124 ÷ 120 = 1.03 cups × 16 = 16.53 tbsp.
For the most accurate results, weigh powdered sugar on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Granulated and powdered sugars should be spooned into the measuring spoon and leveled off. Do not pack them unless the recipe specifically says to.
Reverse the conversion: 16.53 tbsp ÷ 16 = 1.03333 cups, then 1.03333 × 120g/cup = 124g. Or use the Tablespoons to Grams converter.