How Much Is 20 Tablespoons of Raw Sugar in Grams?
20 tablespoons of raw sugar weighs 250.00 g. This is based on raw sugar having a density of 200g 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 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 20 tablespoons of raw sugar
- 1 tablespoon of raw sugar = 12.5g
- 20 × 12.5 = 250g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Raw sugar weighs 200g per cup. Different sugar types have different densities, so always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Raw Sugar at Different Amounts
How raw sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (20 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20 tablespoons of raw sugar (250g) is close in weight to a cup of water (237g).
Other Amounts of Raw Sugar
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 12.50 g | 12.68 g | 16.91 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 25.00 g | 25.36 g | 33.81 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 37.50 g | 38.04 g | 50.72 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 50.00 g | 50.72 g | 67.63 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 62.50 g | 63.40 g | 84.53 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 75.00 g | 76.08 g | 101.44 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 100.00 g | 101.44 g | 135.25 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 125.00 g | 126.80 g | 169.07 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 150.00 g | 152.16 g | 202.88 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 200.00 g | 202.88 g | 270.51 g |
| 20 tablespoons | 250.00 g | 253.60 g | 338.13 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?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.