1 BR cup (xícara)
140g
1 US cup
138g
1 tbsp
8.8g
1 tsp
2.92g
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1 us cup (236ml) is equal to:
Grams
138 g
BR Cup (xícara)
0,98 xíc.
US Cup
1 cup
Tablespoon
15,7 tbsp
Teaspoon
47,2 tsp
BR Shot Glass
1,24 copo am.
BR Cream Jar
0,94 copo req.
Fluid oz
7,98 fl oz
Ounces
4,86 oz
Pounds
0,3 lb
Powdered Sugar — conversion table
All values for level/unsifted measures · 1 BR cup (xícara) = 240ml · 1 US cup = 236ml · 1 tbsp = 15ml
| Qty | BR Cup (xícara) | US Cup | Tbsp | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | 0,25 | 0,25 | 4 | 35g | 1,23 oz |
| ⅓ | 0,33 | 0,34 | 5,33 | 46,7g | 1,65 oz |
| ½ | 0,5 | 0,51 | 8 | 70g | 2,47 oz |
| ¾ | 0,75 | 0,76 | 12 | 105g | 3,7 oz |
| 1 | 1 | 1,02 | 16 | 140g | 4,94 oz |
| 2 | 2 | 2,03 | 32 | 280g | 9,88 oz |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of powdered sugar?
1 cup (US, 236ml) of powdered sugar is approximately 138 grams. The Brazilian xícara de chá (240ml) yields 140 grams — a small but important difference in baking.
How many grams is ½ cup of powdered sugar?
½ cup (US, 118ml) of powdered sugar is approximately 69 grams. The Brazilian ½ xícara (120ml) yields 70 grams.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar?
1 tablespoon (tbsp, 15ml) of powdered sugar is approximately 8.8 grams. 1 cup = 16 tablespoons.
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar?
1 teaspoon (tsp, 5ml) of powdered sugar is approximately 2.92 grams. 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons.
Brazilian cup vs US cup — what's the difference for powdered sugar?
The US cup (236ml) holds 138g; the Brazilian xícara de chá (240ml) holds 140g — a difference of just 2g per cup. In small quantities it's negligible; in large batches it can accumulate.
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