How Much Is 5 Ounces of Powdered Sugar in Cups?
5 ounces of powdered sugar equals 1.18 cups. That's 141.75g, and Powdered sugar has a density of 120g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 ounces of powdered sugar
- Convert ounces to grams: 5 × 28.35 = 141.75g
- 1 cup of powdered sugar = 120g
- 141.75g ÷ 120g/cup = 1.18 cups
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 ounces measurements. Your amount (5 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Powdered Sugar
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.24 cups | 0.22 cups | 0.20 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.47 cups | 0.45 cups | 0.39 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.71 cups | 0.67 cups | 0.59 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.94 cups | 0.89 cups | 0.79 cups |
| 5 ounces | 1.18 cups | 1.12 cups | 0.98 cups |
| 6 ounces | 1.42 cups | 1.34 cups | 1.18 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.89 cups | 1.79 cups | 1.57 cups |
| 10 ounces | 2.36 cups | 2.24 cups | 1.97 cups |
| 12 ounces | 2.83 cups | 2.68 cups | 2.36 cups |
| 16 ounces | 3.78 cups | 3.58 cups | 3.15 cups |
Understanding the Units
What is an Ounce?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.
What is a Cup?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.