20 Grams to Cups
20 grams is ⅛ cup of all-purpose flour, 1⅝ tbsp of granulated sugar, or 1⅜ tbsp of butter — the answer changes with the ingredient, so pick yours from the chart below.
20 grams often appears in small-batch recipes for cocoa, powdered sugar, seeds, or butter, where a rough cup estimate is too small to eyeball accurately.
How Many Cups Is 20 Grams?
20 grams is about ⅛ cup of all-purpose flour and ⅛ cup of granulated sugar, but ⅛ cup of butter and ⅛ cup of packed brown sugar — the same weight, four different volumes. Every row below shows the grams-per-cup weight it is worked out from.
| Ingredient | 20g in cups | g/cup |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ⅛ cup(1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon) | 236 |
| All-Purpose Flour | ⅛ cup(2 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons) | 125 |
| Granulated Sugar | ⅛ cup(1 tablespoon + 1¾ teaspoons) | 200 |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | ⅛ cup(1 tablespoon + 1¼ teaspoons) | 220 |
| Butter | ⅛ cup(1 tablespoon + 1¼ teaspoons) | 227 |
| Milk | ⅛ cup(1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon) | 245 |
| Rice (Uncooked) | ⅛ cup(1 tablespoon + 2¼ teaspoons) | 185 |
| Oats | ¼ cup(3 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons) | 90 |
| Cocoa Powder | ¼ cup(3 tablespoons + 2¼ teaspoons) | 86 |
| Powdered Sugar | ⅛ cup(2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons) | 120 |
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20 grams of All-Purpose Flour is about ⅛ cup, using a 236.588 millilitre cup at 125 grams per cup.
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- 0.16
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- 2.6
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- 7.7
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US customary cup (236.588ml) · 125g per cup
Dedicated conversion guides use the default US customary cup.
Applies to this page only — the database value (125g per US cup) is unchanged.
20g to Cups Chart for 96 Ingredients
The same 20 grams fills a different amount of a cup for every ingredient. This chart converts 20g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons using the US customary cup, with the grams-per-cup weight each row is based on.
| Ingredient | 20g in cups | Tbsp | Tsp | g per cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flours | ||||
| All-Purpose Flour | ⅛ cup | 2.56 | 7.68 | 125 |
| Bread Flour | ⅛ cup | 2.52 | 7.56 | 127 |
| Cake Flour | ⅛ cup | 2.81 | 8.42 | 114 |
| Self-Rising Flour | ⅛ cup | 2.56 | 7.68 | 125 |
| Whole Wheat Flour | ⅛ cup | 2.67 | 8 | 120 |
| Almond Flour | ¼ cup | 3.33 | 10 | 96 |
| Coconut Flour | ⅛ cup | 2.5 | 7.5 | 128 |
| Oat Flour | ¼ cup | 3.08 | 9.23 | 104 |
| Rye Flour | ¼ cup | 3.14 | 9.41 | 102 |
| Spelt Flour | ⅛ cup | 2.67 | 8 | 120 |
| Semolina Flour | ⅛ cup | 1.92 | 5.75 | 167 |
| Buckwheat Flour | ⅛ cup | 2.67 | 8 | 120 |
| Sugars and sweeteners | ||||
| Granulated Sugar | ⅛ cup | 1.6 | 4.8 | 200 |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | ⅛ cup | 1.45 | 4.36 | 220 |
| Powdered Sugar | ⅛ cup | 2.67 | 8 | 120 |
| Coconut Sugar | ⅛ cup | 1.78 | 5.33 | 180 |
| Turbinado Sugar | ⅛ cup | 1.6 | 4.8 | 200 |
| Honey | 0.06 cups | 0.94 | 2.82 | 340 |
| Maple Syrup | 0.06 cups | 0.99 | 2.98 | 322 |
| Corn Syrup | 0.06 cups | 0.94 | 2.82 | 340 |
| Molasses | 0.06 cups | 0.98 | 2.93 | 328 |
| Agave Nectar | 0.06 cups | 0.95 | 2.86 | 336 |
| Butter, oils and fats | ||||
| Butter | ⅛ cup | 1.41 | 4.23 | 227 |
| Margarine | ⅛ cup | 1.41 | 4.23 | 227 |
| Shortening | ⅛ cup | 1.56 | 4.68 | 205 |
| Vegetable Oil | ⅛ cup | 1.47 | 4.4 | 218 |
| Olive Oil | ⅛ cup | 1.48 | 4.44 | 216 |
| Coconut Oil | ⅛ cup | 1.47 | 4.4 | 218 |
| Lard | ⅛ cup | 1.56 | 4.68 | 205 |
| Dairy | ||||
| Milk | ⅛ cup | 1.31 | 3.92 | 245 |
| Buttermilk | ⅛ cup | 1.31 | 3.92 | 245 |
| Heavy Cream | ⅛ cup | 1.34 | 4.03 | 238 |
| Half and Half | ⅛ cup | 1.32 | 3.97 | 242 |
| Sour Cream | ⅛ cup | 1.32 | 3.97 | 242 |
| Yogurt | ⅛ cup | 1.31 | 3.92 | 245 |
| Greek Yogurt | ⅛ cup | 1.31 | 3.92 | 245 |
| Cream Cheese | ⅛ cup | 1.38 | 4.14 | 232 |
| Condensed Milk | ⅛ cup | 1.05 | 3.14 | 306 |
| Evaporated Milk | ⅛ cup | 1.27 | 3.81 | 252 |
| Ricotta Cheese | ⅛ cup | 1.3 | 3.9 | 246 |
| Cottage Cheese | ⅛ cup | 1.42 | 4.25 | 226 |
| Liquids | ||||
| Water | ⅛ cup | 1.36 | 4.07 | 236 |
| Almond Milk | ⅛ cup | 1.31 | 3.93 | 244 |
| Oat Milk | ⅛ cup | 1.31 | 3.93 | 244 |
| Soy Milk | ⅛ cup | 1.32 | 3.95 | 243 |
| Coconut Milk | ⅛ cup | 1.42 | 4.25 | 226 |
| Lemon Juice | ⅛ cup | 1.31 | 3.93 | 244 |
| Orange Juice | ⅛ cup | 1.29 | 3.87 | 248 |
| Vanilla Extract | ⅛ cup | 1.54 | 4.62 | 208 |
| Chicken Broth | ⅛ cup | 1.33 | 4 | 240 |
| Coffee (Brewed) | ⅛ cup | 1.35 | 4.05 | 237 |
| Rice, grains and pasta | ||||
| Rice (Uncooked) | ⅛ cup | 1.73 | 5.19 | 185 |
| Brown Rice (Uncooked) | ⅛ cup | 1.68 | 5.05 | 190 |
| Arborio Rice | ⅛ cup | 1.6 | 4.8 | 200 |
| Oats | ¼ cup | 3.56 | 10.7 | 90 |
| Quinoa | ⅛ cup | 1.88 | 5.65 | 170 |
| Couscous | ⅛ cup | 1.85 | 5.55 | 173 |
| Bulgur | ⅛ cup | 2.29 | 6.86 | 140 |
| Barley | ⅛ cup | 1.6 | 4.8 | 200 |
| Cornmeal | ⅛ cup | 1.96 | 5.89 | 163 |
| Spaghetti (Dry) | ¼ cup | 3.2 | 9.6 | 100 |
| Macaroni (Dry) | ¼ cup | 3.05 | 9.14 | 105 |
| Penne (Dry) | ¼ cup | 3.2 | 9.6 | 100 |
| Nuts and seeds | ||||
| Almonds (Whole) | ⅛ cup | 2.24 | 6.71 | 143 |
| Almonds (Sliced) | ¼ cup | 3.48 | 10.4 | 92 |
| Walnuts (Chopped) | ⅛ cup | 2.67 | 8 | 120 |
| Pecans (Chopped) | ⅛ cup | 2.94 | 8.81 | 109 |
| Cashews | ⅛ cup | 2.34 | 7.01 | 137 |
| Peanuts | ⅛ cup | 2.19 | 6.58 | 146 |
| Pistachios | ⅛ cup | 2.6 | 7.8 | 123 |
| Peanut Butter | ⅛ cup | 1.24 | 3.72 | 258 |
| Sesame Seeds | ⅛ cup | 2.22 | 6.67 | 144 |
| Sunflower Seeds | ⅛ cup | 2.29 | 6.86 | 140 |
| Pumpkin Seeds | ⅛ cup | 2.48 | 7.44 | 129 |
| Chia Seeds | ⅛ cup | 1.9 | 5.71 | 168 |
| Flax Seeds | ⅛ cup | 1.9 | 5.71 | 168 |
| Baking staples | ||||
| Cocoa Powder | ¼ cup | 3.72 | 11.2 | 86 |
| Chocolate Chips | ⅛ cup | 1.88 | 5.65 | 170 |
| White Chocolate Chips | ⅛ cup | 1.88 | 5.65 | 170 |
| Cornstarch | ⅛ cup | 2.5 | 7.5 | 128 |
| Breadcrumbs | ⅛ cup | 2.96 | 8.89 | 108 |
| Shredded Coconut | ¼ cup | 3.44 | 10.3 | 93 |
| Raisins | ⅛ cup | 1.94 | 5.82 | 165 |
| Dried Cranberries | ⅛ cup | 2.67 | 8 | 120 |
| Milk Powder | ⅛ cup | 2.67 | 8 | 120 |
| Baking Powder | ⅛ cup | 1.45 | 4.36 | 220 |
| Baking Soda | ⅛ cup | 1.11 | 3.33 | 288 |
| Instant Yeast | ⅛ cup | 2.13 | 6.4 | 150 |
| Salt | ⅛ cup | 1.11 | 3.33 | 288 |
| Gelatin Powder | ⅛ cup | 2.13 | 6.4 | 150 |
| Cheese | ||||
| Parmesan (Grated) | ¼ cup | 3.2 | 9.6 | 100 |
| Cheddar (Shredded) | ⅛ cup | 2.83 | 8.5 | 113 |
| Mozzarella (Shredded) | ⅛ cup | 2.86 | 8.57 | 112 |
| Feta (Crumbled) | ⅛ cup | 2.13 | 6.4 | 150 |
| Blue Cheese (Crumbled) | ⅛ cup | 2.37 | 7.11 | 135 |
| Goat Cheese | ⅛ cup | 1.39 | 4.17 | 230 |
Converting 20 Grams to Cups
When converting 20 grams to cups, the result varies significantly based on the ingredient's density. Here's how the most common ingredients compare:
All-Purpose Flour
⅛ cup
2 tablespoons + 1¾ teaspoons
Almond Flour
¼ cup
3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon
Granulated Sugar
⅛ cup
1 tablespoon + 1¾ teaspoons
Brown Sugar (Packed)
⅛ cup
1 tablespoon + 1¼ teaspoons
Powdered Sugar
⅛ cup
2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
Honey
0.06 cups
2¾ teaspoons
Why the Difference?
The reason 20g of flour isn't the same volume as 20g of sugar comes down to density. Flour is light and fluffy, with air trapped between particles, so a cup of flour weighs less. Sugar crystals pack together more densely, making a cup of sugar heavier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 20 grams?
20 grams equals different amounts in cups depending on the ingredient. For all-purpose flour, 20g is about ⅛ cup. For sugar, 20g is about ⅛ cup. Always check the specific ingredient for an accurate conversion.
How many cups is 20g of flour?
20 grams of all-purpose flour is approximately ⅛ cup. Different types of flour have slightly different weights per cup.
How many cups is 20g of sugar?
20 grams of granulated sugar is approximately ⅛ cup. Brown sugar (packed) weighs 220g per cup, so 20g is about ⅛ cup.
Is 20 grams the same as 20ml?
Only for water and water-like liquids. 20g of water equals 20ml. However, for other ingredients, grams (weight) and milliliters (volume) are not the same because of different densities.
How do I measure 20 grams without a scale?
Without a scale, you can estimate using cup/spoon measurements. Use our converter to find the cup equivalent for your specific ingredient, then measure carefully using the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.