1 BR cup (xícara)
130g
1 US cup
128g
1 tbsp
8.1g
1 tsp
2.71g
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1 us cup (236ml) is equal to:
Grams
128 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
4,51 oz
Pounds
0,28 lb
Superfine 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 | 32,5g | 1,15 oz |
| ⅓ | 0,33 | 0,34 | 5,33 | 43,3g | 1,53 oz |
| ½ | 0,5 | 0,51 | 8 | 65g | 2,29 oz |
| ¾ | 0,75 | 0,76 | 12 | 97,5g | 3,44 oz |
| 1 | 1 | 1,02 | 16 | 130g | 4,59 oz |
| 2 | 2 | 2,03 | 32 | 260g | 9,17 oz |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of superfine powdered sugar?
1 cup (US, 236ml) of superfine powdered sugar is approximately 128 grams. The Brazilian xícara de chá (240ml) yields 130 grams — a small but important difference in baking.
How many grams is ½ cup of superfine powdered sugar?
½ cup (US, 118ml) of superfine powdered sugar is approximately 64 grams. The Brazilian ½ xícara (120ml) yields 65 grams.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of superfine powdered sugar?
1 tablespoon (tbsp, 15ml) of superfine powdered sugar is approximately 8.1 grams. 1 cup = 16 tablespoons.
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of superfine powdered sugar?
1 teaspoon (tsp, 5ml) of superfine powdered sugar is approximately 2.71 grams. 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons.
Brazilian cup vs US cup — what's the difference for superfine powdered sugar?
The US cup (236ml) holds 128g; the Brazilian xícara de chá (240ml) holds 130g — a difference of just 2g per cup. In small quantities it's negligible; in large batches it can accumulate.
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