How Much Is 20 Teaspoons of Brown Sugar in Ounces?
20 teaspoons of brown sugar weighs 3.23 oz. This is based on brown sugar having a density of 220g per cup. Because teaspoons 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 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 20 teaspoons of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar = 4.58g
- 20 × 4.58 = 91.67g
- Convert grams to ounces: 91.67 ÷ 28.3495 = 3.23 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Light and dark brown sugar have the same density per cup (220g). The difference is molasses content, which affects flavor but not weight.
Brown Sugar at Different Amounts
How brown sugar scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (20 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20 teaspoons of brown sugar (91.67g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Brown Sugar
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.04 oz | 0.04 oz | 0.05 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.08 oz | 0.08 oz | 0.10 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.16 oz | 0.16 oz | 0.19 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.24 oz | 0.25 oz | 0.29 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.32 oz | 0.33 oz | 0.39 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.49 oz | 0.49 oz | 0.58 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.65 oz | 0.66 oz | 0.78 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.81 oz | 0.82 oz | 0.97 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.97 oz | 0.98 oz | 1.16 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.29 oz | 1.31 oz | 1.55 oz |
| 20 teaspoons | 3.23 oz | 3.28 oz | 3.88 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.
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.