How Much Is 120 Teaspoons of Raw Sugar in Ounces?
Converting 120 teaspoons of raw sugar to ounces gives 17.64 oz. One teaspoon of raw sugar weighs 4.17g, so 120 teaspoons is 120 × 4.17 = 500g (17.64 oz). This conversion is specific to raw sugar because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 120 teaspoons of raw sugar
- 1 teaspoon of raw sugar = 4.17g
- 120 × 4.17 = 500g
- Convert grams to ounces: 500 ÷ 28.3495 = 17.64 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Raw sugar weighs 200g per cup. Different sugar types have different densities, so always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Raw Sugar at Different Amounts
How raw sugar scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (120 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 120 teaspoons of raw sugar (500g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).
Other Amounts of Raw 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 |
| 120 teaspoons | 17.64 oz | 17.89 oz | 21.18 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?
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.