How Much Is 20.87 Teaspoons of Butter in Ounces?
20.87 teaspoons of butter equals 3.48 oz. Butter has a density of 227g per cup (4.73g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 20.87 teaspoons of honey would be 5.21 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 20.87 teaspoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of butter = 4.73g
- 20.87 × 4.73 = 98.70g
- Convert grams to ounces: 98.70 ÷ 28.3495 = 3.48 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Butter is easiest to measure using the markings on the wrapper. One US stick = 113g = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons.
Butter at Different Amounts
How butter scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (20.87 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20.87 teaspoons of butter (98.70g) is close in weight to a computer mouse (100g).
Other Amounts of Butter
| 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 | 0.17 oz | 0.17 oz | 0.20 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.25 oz | 0.25 oz | 0.30 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.33 oz | 0.34 oz | 0.40 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.50 oz | 0.51 oz | 0.60 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.67 oz | 0.68 oz | 0.80 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.83 oz | 0.85 oz | 1.00 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 1.00 oz | 1.02 oz | 1.20 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.33 oz | 1.35 oz | 1.60 oz |
| 20.87 teaspoons | 3.48 oz | 3.53 oz | 4.18 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
One teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters. There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon and 48 teaspoons in a cup. Teaspoon accuracy matters most with leaveners like baking powder and baking soda, where small differences affect rise and texture.
What is an Ounce?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.