How Much Is 19.72 Teaspoons of Granulated Sugar in Grams?
19.72 teaspoons of granulated sugar weighs 82.17 g. This is based on granulated sugar having a density of 200g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 19.72 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 19.72 teaspoons of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar = 4.17g
- 19.72 × 4.17 = 82.17g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Granulated sugar should be spooned into the measuring spoon and leveled off. Do not pack it unless the recipe specifically says to (packing is only standard for brown sugar).
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (19.72 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 19.72 teaspoons of granulated sugar (82.17g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Granulated Sugar
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.04 g | 1.06 g | 1.25 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.08 g | 2.11 g | 2.50 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.17 g | 4.23 g | 5.00 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 6.25 g | 6.34 g | 7.51 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 8.33 g | 8.45 g | 10.01 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 12.50 g | 12.68 g | 15.01 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 16.67 g | 16.91 g | 20.01 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 20.83 g | 21.13 g | 25.02 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 25.00 g | 25.36 g | 30.02 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 33.33 g | 33.81 g | 40.03 g |
| 19.72 teaspoons | 82.17 g | 83.35 g | 98.67 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A teaspoon (tsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4.929 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon. It is the standard measure for spices, leaveners, extracts, and other small-quantity ingredients.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.