How Much Is 20 Teaspoons of Raisins in Ounces?
20 teaspoons of raisins equals 2.13 oz. Raisins has a density of 145g per cup (3.02g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 20 teaspoons of honey would be 5.00 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 20 teaspoons of raisins
- 1 teaspoon of raisins = 3.02g
- 20 × 3.02 = 60.42g
- Convert grams to ounces: 60.42 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.13 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
To prevent dried fruit from sinking in batter, toss it with a tablespoon of flour before folding in. This does not affect the weight measurement.
Raisins at Different Amounts
How raisins scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (20 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20 teaspoons of raisins (60.42g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Raisins
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.05 oz | 0.05 oz | 0.06 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.11 oz | 0.11 oz | 0.13 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.16 oz | 0.16 oz | 0.19 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.21 oz | 0.22 oz | 0.26 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.32 oz | 0.32 oz | 0.38 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.43 oz | 0.43 oz | 0.51 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.53 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.64 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.64 oz | 0.65 oz | 0.77 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.85 oz | 0.86 oz | 1.02 oz |
| 20 teaspoons | 2.13 oz | 2.16 oz | 2.56 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.