How Much Is 16.47 Teaspoons of Powdered Sugar in Ounces?
16.47 teaspoons of powdered sugar equals 1.45 oz. Powdered sugar has a density of 120g per cup (2.5g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 16.47 teaspoons of honey would be 4.12 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16.47 teaspoons of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar = 2.5g
- 16.47 × 2.5 = 41.18g
- Convert grams to ounces: 41.18 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.45 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Powdered sugar dissolves faster than granulated, making it ideal for frostings and glazes. Weight is the most reliable way to measure it consistently.
Powdered Sugar at Different Amounts
How powdered sugar scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (16.47 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16.47 teaspoons of powdered sugar (41.18g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Powdered Sugar
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.02 oz | 0.02 oz | 0.03 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.04 oz | 0.04 oz | 0.05 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.09 oz | 0.09 oz | 0.11 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.13 oz | 0.13 oz | 0.16 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.18 oz | 0.18 oz | 0.21 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.26 oz | 0.27 oz | 0.32 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.35 oz | 0.36 oz | 0.42 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.44 oz | 0.45 oz | 0.53 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.53 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.64 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.71 oz | 0.72 oz | 0.85 oz |
| 16.47 teaspoons | 1.45 oz | 1.47 oz | 1.74 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?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.