How Much Is 20.05 Tablespoons of Raisins in Grams?
20.05 tablespoons of raisins weighs 181.70 g. This is based on raisins having a density of 145g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 20.05 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 20.05 tablespoons of raisins
- 1 tablespoon of raisins = 9.06g
- 20.05 × 9.06 = 181.70g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
To prevent dried fruit from sinking in batter, toss it with a tablespoon of flour before folding in. This does not affect the weight measurement.
Raisins at Different Amounts
How raisins scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (20.05 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20.05 tablespoons of raisins (181.70g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).
Other Amounts of Raisins
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 9.06 g | 9.19 g | 12.26 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 18.13 g | 18.39 g | 24.51 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 27.19 g | 27.58 g | 36.77 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 36.25 g | 36.77 g | 49.03 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 45.31 g | 45.97 g | 61.29 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 54.38 g | 55.16 g | 73.54 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 72.50 g | 73.54 g | 98.06 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 90.63 g | 91.93 g | 122.57 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 108.75 g | 110.32 g | 147.09 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 145.00 g | 147.09 g | 196.12 g |
| 20.05 tablespoons | 181.70 g | 184.32 g | 245.76 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
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.