How Much Is 20 Teaspoons of Granulated Sugar in Ounces?
20 teaspoons of granulated sugar weighs 2.94 oz. This is based on granulated sugar having a density of 200g 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 granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar = 4.17g
- 20 × 4.17 = 83.33g
- Convert grams to ounces: 83.33 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.94 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Granulated sugar weighs 200g per cup. Different sugar types have different densities, so always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (20 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20 teaspoons of granulated sugar (83.33g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Granulated Sugar
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.04 oz | 0.04 oz | 0.04 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.07 oz | 0.07 oz | 0.09 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.15 oz | 0.15 oz | 0.18 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.22 oz | 0.22 oz | 0.26 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.29 oz | 0.30 oz | 0.35 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.44 oz | 0.45 oz | 0.53 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.59 oz | 0.60 oz | 0.71 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.73 oz | 0.75 oz | 0.88 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.88 oz | 0.89 oz | 1.06 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.18 oz | 1.19 oz | 1.41 oz |
| 20 teaspoons | 2.94 oz | 2.98 oz | 3.53 oz |
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 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.