How Much Is 20.62 Tablespoons of Brown Sugar in Ounces?
20.62 tablespoons of brown sugar weighs 10.00 oz. This is based on brown sugar having a density of 220g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 20.62 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 20.62 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar = 13.75g
- 20.62 × 13.75 = 283.53g
- Convert grams to ounces: 283.53 ÷ 28.3495 = 10.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Brown sugar should always be firmly packed into the measuring spoon. Loosely measured brown sugar can weigh 15-20% less than packed.
Brown Sugar at Different Amounts
How brown sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (20.62 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20.62 tablespoons of brown sugar (283.53g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).
Other Amounts of Brown Sugar
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.49 oz | 0.49 oz | 0.66 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.97 oz | 0.98 oz | 1.31 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.46 oz | 1.48 oz | 1.97 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.94 oz | 1.97 oz | 2.62 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.43 oz | 2.46 oz | 3.28 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.91 oz | 2.95 oz | 3.94 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.88 oz | 3.94 oz | 5.25 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 4.85 oz | 4.92 oz | 6.56 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 5.82 oz | 5.90 oz | 7.87 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 7.76 oz | 7.87 oz | 10.50 oz |
| 20.62 tablespoons | 10.00 oz | 10.15 oz | 13.53 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.
What is an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.