20 Grams to Cups
20 grams is about ⅛ cup of all-purpose flour, ⅛ cup of granulated sugar, or ⅛ cup of butter.
For practical kitchen measuring, 20 grams of all-purpose flour is about 2½ tablespoons.
Why volume varies: Because grams measure weight while cups measure volume, the same 20 grams can take up different amounts of space depending on the ingredient.
How Many Cups is 20 Grams?
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At-a-glance volume equivalents for 20 grams in US Customary measuring cups (236.6 mL).
| Ingredient | Weight | Cups (US Standard) | Tablespoons | Teaspoons | Grams / Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 20g | 1/6 (0.16 cups) | 2.6 tbsp | 7.7 tsp | 125g/cup |
| Granulated White Sugar | 20g | 1/8 (0.10 cups) | 1.6 tbsp | 4.8 tsp | 200g/cup |
| Butter (Unsalted or Salted) | 20g | 1/8 (0.09 cups) | 1.4 tbsp | 4.2 tsp | 227g/cup |
| Brown Sugar (Light / Golden) | 20g | 1/8 (0.09 cups) | 1.5 tbsp | 4.4 tsp | 220g/cup |
| Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) | 20g | 1/4 (0.25 cups) | 4.0 tbsp | 12.0 tsp | 80g/cup |
| Cocoa Powder (Natural Unsweetened) | 20g | 1/4 (0.24 cups) | 3.8 tbsp | 11.3 tsp | 85g/cup |
| Whole Milk (3.25% Milkfat) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 3.9 tsp | 245g/cup |
| Honey (Pure Liquid) | 20g | 0.06 (0.06 cups) | 0.9 tbsp | 2.8 tsp | 340g/cup |
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Kitchen measure: 2 tbsp + 1.5 tsp (2.6 tbsp)
20 grams of All-Purpose Flour equals approximately 1/6 cups (US Customary Cup).
Common Use Cases for 20 Grams
- Unsweetened natural cocoa powder portion for chocolate mug cakes or small frostings
- Bloom quantity of powdered gelatin for 2 cups of panna cotta or mousse
- Fresh grated citrus zest or minced fresh ginger root for spiced cake batters
Measuring 20g Without a Scale
20g is roughly 1⅓ level tablespoons of sugar, or about 2½ tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
A common weight for concentrated flavorings, thickeners, and small-batch cocoa additions.
20g to Cups Master Directory for Common Ingredients
Browse or live-filter 20 grams across flours, sugars, culinary fats, dairy, grains, and baking essentials. Click any ingredient for dedicated guides.
| Ingredient | Weight | Cups (US Standard) | Tablespoons | Teaspoons | Grams / Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flours & Starches (8) | |||||
| All-Purpose Flour | 20g | 1/6 (0.16 cups) | 2.6 tbsp | 7.7 tsp | 125g/cup |
| Bread Flour (High Protein) | 20g | 1/6 (0.16 cups) | 2.5 tbsp | 7.6 tsp | 127g/cup |
| Cake Flour | 20g | 1/6 (0.18 cups) | 2.8 tbsp | 8.4 tsp | 114g/cup |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 20g | 1/6 (0.17 cups) | 2.7 tbsp | 8.0 tsp | 120g/cup |
| Oat Flour | 20g | 1/4 (0.22 cups) | 3.5 tbsp | 10.4 tsp | 92g/cup |
| Almond Flour (Blanched) | 20g | 1/6 (0.21 cups) | 3.3 tbsp | 10.0 tsp | 96g/cup |
| Coconut Flour | 20g | 1/6 (0.18 cups) | 2.9 tbsp | 8.6 tsp | 112g/cup |
| Tapioca Flour / Tapioca Starch | 20g | 1/6 (0.17 cups) | 2.7 tbsp | 8.0 tsp | 120g/cup |
| Sugars & Sweeteners (8) | |||||
| Granulated White Sugar | 20g | 1/8 (0.10 cups) | 1.6 tbsp | 4.8 tsp | 200g/cup |
| Brown Sugar (Light / Golden) | 20g | 1/8 (0.09 cups) | 1.5 tbsp | 4.4 tsp | 220g/cup |
| Dark Brown Sugar | 20g | 1/8 (0.09 cups) | 1.5 tbsp | 4.4 tsp | 220g/cup |
| Powdered Sugar (Confectioners / Icing Sugar) | 20g | 1/6 (0.17 cups) | 2.7 tbsp | 8.0 tsp | 120g/cup |
| Honey (Pure Liquid) | 20g | 0.06 (0.06 cups) | 0.9 tbsp | 2.8 tsp | 340g/cup |
| Pure Maple Syrup (Grade A) | 20g | 0.06 (0.06 cups) | 1.0 tbsp | 3.1 tsp | 312g/cup |
| Molasses (Dark / Unsulphured) | 20g | 0.06 (0.06 cups) | 1.0 tbsp | 2.9 tsp | 328g/cup |
| Corn Syrup (Light with Vanilla) | 20g | 0.06 (0.06 cups) | 1.0 tbsp | 2.9 tsp | 328g/cup |
| Butter, Oils & Fats (8) | |||||
| Butter (Unsalted or Salted) | 20g | 1/8 (0.09 cups) | 1.4 tbsp | 4.2 tsp | 227g/cup |
| Salted Butter | 20g | 1/8 (0.09 cups) | 1.4 tbsp | 4.2 tsp | 227g/cup |
| Ghee (Clarified Butter) | 20g | 1/8 (0.09 cups) | 1.5 tbsp | 4.4 tsp | 220g/cup |
| Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) | 20g | 1/8 (0.09 cups) | 1.5 tbsp | 4.4 tsp | 216g/cup |
| Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil) | 20g | 1/8 (0.09 cups) | 1.5 tbsp | 4.4 tsp | 218g/cup |
| Canola Oil (Rapeseed Oil) | 20g | 1/8 (0.09 cups) | 1.5 tbsp | 4.4 tsp | 218g/cup |
| Coconut Oil (Solid Virgin / Refined) | 20g | 1/8 (0.09 cups) | 1.5 tbsp | 4.4 tsp | 216g/cup |
| Avocado Oil (Pure / Refined) | 20g | 1/8 (0.09 cups) | 1.5 tbsp | 4.4 tsp | 216g/cup |
| Dairy & Plant Milks (8) | |||||
| Whole Milk (3.25% Milkfat) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 3.9 tsp | 245g/cup |
| 2% Reduced-Fat Milk | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 3.9 tsp | 245g/cup |
| Heavy Cream / Heavy Whipping Cream | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 4.0 tsp | 238g/cup |
| Half-and-Half (Equal Parts Milk & Cream) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 4.0 tsp | 242g/cup |
| Buttermilk (Cultured Lowfat) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 3.9 tsp | 245g/cup |
| Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 4.0 tsp | 240g/cup |
| Plain Yogurt (Whole Milk) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 3.9 tsp | 245g/cup |
| Greek Yogurt (Whole Milk / Strained) | 20g | 0.07 (0.07 cups) | 1.1 tbsp | 3.4 tsp | 285g/cup |
| Dry Goods & Baking Essentials (8) | |||||
| Cocoa Powder (Natural Unsweetened) | 20g | 1/4 (0.24 cups) | 3.8 tbsp | 11.3 tsp | 85g/cup |
| Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder (Alkalized) | 20g | 1/4 (0.24 cups) | 3.8 tbsp | 11.3 tsp | 85g/cup |
| Chocolate Chips (Semisweet / Standard) | 20g | 1/8 (0.12 cups) | 1.9 tbsp | 5.6 tsp | 170g/cup |
| Dark Chocolate Chips (60%–70% Cacao) | 20g | 1/8 (0.12 cups) | 1.9 tbsp | 5.6 tsp | 170g/cup |
| White Chocolate Chips | 20g | 1/8 (0.12 cups) | 1.9 tbsp | 5.6 tsp | 170g/cup |
| Chocolate Chunks (Baking) | 20g | 1/8 (0.13 cups) | 2.0 tbsp | 6.0 tsp | 160g/cup |
| Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) | 20g | 1/4 (0.25 cups) | 4.0 tbsp | 12.0 tsp | 80g/cup |
| Quick-Cooking Oats | 20g | 1/4 (0.25 cups) | 4.0 tbsp | 12.0 tsp | 80g/cup |
| Grains, Rice & Pasta (8) | |||||
| White Rice (Long Grain Uncooked) | 20g | 1/8 (0.11 cups) | 1.7 tbsp | 5.2 tsp | 185g/cup |
| Basmati Rice (White Uncooked) | 20g | 1/8 (0.11 cups) | 1.7 tbsp | 5.1 tsp | 190g/cup |
| Jasmine Rice (Thai Fragrant White Uncooked) | 20g | 1/8 (0.11 cups) | 1.7 tbsp | 5.2 tsp | 185g/cup |
| Brown Rice (Long Grain Uncooked) | 20g | 1/8 (0.11 cups) | 1.7 tbsp | 5.1 tsp | 190g/cup |
| Sushi Rice (Short Grain White Uncooked) | 20g | 1/8 (0.10 cups) | 1.6 tbsp | 4.8 tsp | 200g/cup |
| Arborio Rice (Italian Risotto Uncooked) | 20g | 1/8 (0.10 cups) | 1.6 tbsp | 4.8 tsp | 200g/cup |
| Wild Rice (Raw Dry) | 20g | 1/8 (0.13 cups) | 2.0 tbsp | 6.0 tsp | 160g/cup |
| Quinoa (Raw Uncooked / White, Red, Black) | 20g | 1/8 (0.12 cups) | 1.9 tbsp | 5.6 tsp | 170g/cup |
| Nuts & Seeds (8) | |||||
| Almonds (Whole Raw) | 20g | 1/8 (0.14 cups) | 2.2 tbsp | 6.7 tsp | 143g/cup |
| Almonds (Sliced / Flaked Blanched) | 20g | 1/4 (0.24 cups) | 3.8 tbsp | 11.3 tsp | 85g/cup |
| Walnuts (Shelled Halves & Large Pieces) | 20g | 1/6 (0.20 cups) | 3.2 tbsp | 9.6 tsp | 100g/cup |
| Walnuts (Finely Chopped) | 20g | 1/6 (0.17 cups) | 2.8 tbsp | 8.3 tsp | 115g/cup |
| Pecans (Shelled Halves) | 20g | 1/6 (0.20 cups) | 3.2 tbsp | 9.6 tsp | 100g/cup |
| Pecans (Chopped) | 20g | 1/6 (0.18 cups) | 2.9 tbsp | 8.7 tsp | 110g/cup |
| Cashews (Raw Whole) | 20g | 1/6 (0.15 cups) | 2.5 tbsp | 7.4 tsp | 130g/cup |
| Pistachios (Raw Shelled Kernels) | 20g | 1/6 (0.17 cups) | 2.7 tbsp | 8.0 tsp | 120g/cup |
| Liquids & Beverages (8) | |||||
| Water (Pure) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.4 tbsp | 4.1 tsp | 236.6g/cup |
| Brewed Coffee (Black / Drip) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.4 tbsp | 4.1 tsp | 237g/cup |
| Apple Cider (Fresh Pressed / Unfiltered) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 3.9 tsp | 246g/cup |
| Apple Juice (Clarified 100%) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 3.9 tsp | 248g/cup |
| Orange Juice (100% Pure / Fresh or Reconstituted) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 3.9 tsp | 248g/cup |
| Lemon Juice (Freshly Squeezed) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 3.9 tsp | 244g/cup |
| Lime Juice (Freshly Squeezed) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 3.9 tsp | 244g/cup |
| Distilled White Vinegar (5% Acidity) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 4.0 tsp | 238g/cup |
| Seasonings & Spices (8) | |||||
| Table Salt (Fine Iodized / Non-Iodized) | 20g | 0.07 (0.07 cups) | 1.1 tbsp | 3.3 tsp | 288g/cup |
| Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) | 20g | 1/8 (0.14 cups) | 2.2 tbsp | 6.7 tsp | 144g/cup |
| Kosher Salt (Morton) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 4.0 tsp | 240g/cup |
| Sea Salt (Fine) | 20g | 0.07 (0.07 cups) | 1.1 tbsp | 3.3 tsp | 288g/cup |
| Sea Salt (Flaky / Maldon) | 20g | 1/6 (0.18 cups) | 2.9 tbsp | 8.6 tsp | 112g/cup |
| Black Pepper (Fine Ground) | 20g | 1/6 (0.18 cups) | 2.9 tbsp | 8.6 tsp | 112g/cup |
| Black Peppercorns (Whole Tellicherry) | 20g | 1/6 (0.15 cups) | 2.5 tbsp | 7.4 tsp | 130g/cup |
| Cinnamon (Ground Cassia / Ceylon) | 20g | 1/6 (0.18 cups) | 2.9 tbsp | 8.6 tsp | 112g/cup |
| Nut Butters & Sauces (8) | |||||
| Mayonnaise | 20g | 1/8 (0.09 cups) | 1.5 tbsp | 4.4 tsp | 220g/cup |
| Dijon Mustard | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 4.0 tsp | 240g/cup |
| Ketchup | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 4.0 tsp | 240g/cup |
| Soy Sauce | 20g | 0.08 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 3.8 tsp | 255g/cup |
| Fish Sauce | 20g | 0.07 (0.07 cups) | 1.2 tbsp | 3.6 tsp | 270g/cup |
| Worcestershire Sauce | 20g | 0.07 (0.07 cups) | 1.2 tbsp | 3.6 tsp | 270g/cup |
| Sriracha Sauce | 20g | 0.08 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 3.8 tsp | 250g/cup |
| Hot Sauce (Cayenne/Vinegar) | 20g | 1/8 (0.08 cups) | 1.3 tbsp | 4.0 tsp | 240g/cup |
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How We Calculate 20 Grams to Cups
At GramsToCups.site, every conversion is derived from authoritative USDA FoodData Central bulk densities rather than generic approximations. Because cup capacities differ internationally, our converter provides instant support across five major standards: US Customary (236.6 mL), US Legal (240 mL), Metric (250 mL), UK Imperial (284.1 mL), and Japanese (200 mL).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 20 grams of flour?
20 grams of all-purpose flour equals approximately 1/6 cups (0.16 cups) when fluffed, spooned into the cup, and leveled.
How many cups is 20 grams of sugar?
20 grams of granulated white sugar equals approximately 1/8 cups (0.10 cups), or 1.6 tablespoons.
How many cups is 20 grams of butter?
20 grams of butter equals approximately 1/8 cups (0.09 cups), which is 0.18 standard US butter sticks or 1.4 tablespoons.
How do I measure 20 grams without a kitchen scale?
20g is roughly 1⅓ level tablespoons of sugar, or about 2½ tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
Why does 20 grams produce different cup volumes for different ingredients?
Cups measure volume (3D physical space) while grams measure mass (weight). Because granulated sugar (200g/cup) is significantly denser than all-purpose flour (125g/cup), 20 grams of sugar occupies far less cup volume than 20 grams of flour.