How Much Is 20 Teaspoons of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) in Ounces?
20 teaspoons of cheddar cheese (shredded) weighs 1.66 oz. This is based on cheddar cheese (shredded) having a density of 113g 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 cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 teaspoon of cheddar cheese (shredded) = 2.35g
- 20 × 2.35 = 47.08g
- Convert grams to ounces: 47.08 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.66 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Cheese density varies by type. Hard cheeses like Parmesan weigh more per cup than soft cheeses like mozzarella.
Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) at Different Amounts
How cheddar cheese (shredded) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (20 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20 teaspoons of cheddar cheese (shredded) (47.08g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.02 oz | 0.02 oz | 0.02 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.04 oz | 0.04 oz | 0.05 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.08 oz | 0.08 oz | 0.10 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.12 oz | 0.13 oz | 0.15 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.17 oz | 0.17 oz | 0.20 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.25 oz | 0.25 oz | 0.30 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.33 oz | 0.34 oz | 0.40 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.42 oz | 0.42 oz | 0.50 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.50 oz | 0.51 oz | 0.60 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.66 oz | 0.67 oz | 0.80 oz |
| 20 teaspoons | 1.66 oz | 1.68 oz | 1.99 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?
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.