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How Much Is 8.33 Teaspoons of Powdered Sugar in Grams?

Converting 8.33 teaspoons of powdered sugar to grams gives 20.83 g. One teaspoon of powdered sugar weighs 2.5g, so 8.33 teaspoons is 8.33 × 2.5 = 20.83g. This conversion is specific to powdered sugar because each ingredient has a different density.

8.33 teaspoons of powdered sugar
=
20.83g
Result using all teaspoon standards info
20.83 g (US) 21.12 g (Metric Teaspoon) 25.01 g (Imperial Teaspoon)
8.33 teaspoons of powdered sugar is also
20.83

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 2.5g/tsp = grams
  1. Start with 8.33 teaspoons of powdered sugar
  2. 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar = 2.5g
  3. 8.33 × 2.5 = 20.83g

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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (8.33 teaspoons) is highlighted.

1.5 tsp3.75 g2 tsp5 g3 tsp7.5 g4 tsp10 g5 tsp12.5 g6 tsp15 g8 tsp20 g8.33 tsp20.83 g

For reference, 8.33 teaspoons of powdered sugar (20.83g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).

Other Amounts of Powdered Sugar

Teaspoons US Grams Metric Teaspoon Imperial Teaspoon
0.25 teaspoons 0.63 g 0.63 g 0.75 g
0.5 teaspoons 1.25 g 1.27 g 1.50 g
1 teaspoon 2.50 g 2.54 g 3.00 g
1.5 teaspoons 3.75 g 3.80 g 4.50 g
2 teaspoons 5.00 g 5.07 g 6.00 g
3 teaspoons 7.50 g 7.61 g 9.01 g
4 teaspoons 10.00 g 10.14 g 12.01 g
5 teaspoons 12.50 g 12.68 g 15.01 g
6 teaspoons 15.00 g 15.22 g 18.01 g
8 teaspoons 20.00 g 20.29 g 24.02 g
8.33 teaspoons 20.83 g 21.12 g 25.01 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Teaspoon?

A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.

What is a Gram?

Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 20.83 g, 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 teaspoons by 2.5 (grams per teaspoon for powdered sugar). For 8.33 teaspoons: 8.33 × 2.5 = 20.83 g.
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: 20.83 g ÷ 2.5 = 8.33 teaspoons. Or use the Grams to Teaspoons converter.