How Much Is 20 Grams in Cups?
The answer changes with what you're measuring. Water sits near 236g per cup as a baseline, but most cooking ingredients weigh less or more per cup depending on density. The table below shows 20g converted for the 20 most-searched ingredients.
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.16 (⅛)
- Tablespoons
- 2.6
- Teaspoons
- 7.7
- Milliliters
- 38 ml
20 Grams to Cups by Ingredient
| Ingredient | Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey | 20g | 0.06 | ⅛ | 0.9 |
| Maple Syrup | 20g | 0.06 | ⅛ | 1.0 |
| Table Salt | 20g | 0.07 | ⅛ | 1.1 |
| Peanut Butter | 20g | 0.08 | ⅛ | 1.2 |
| Baking Soda | 20g | 0.09 | ⅛ | 1.4 |
| Butter | 20g | 0.09 | ⅛ | 1.4 |
| Cream Cheese | 20g | 0.09 | ⅛ | 1.4 |
| Brown Sugar | 20g | 0.09 | ⅛ | 1.5 |
| Olive Oil | 20g | 0.09 | ⅛ | 1.5 |
| Granulated Sugar | 20g | 0.10 | ⅛ | 1.6 |
| White Rice | 20g | 0.11 | ⅛ | 1.7 |
| Chocolate Chips | 20g | 0.12 | ⅛ | 1.9 |
| Quinoa | 20g | 0.12 | ⅛ | 1.9 |
| Cornstarch | 20g | 0.16 | ⅛ | 2.5 |
| Bread Flour | 20g | 0.16 | ⅛ | 2.5 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 20g | 0.16 | ⅛ | 2.6 |
| Powdered Sugar | 20g | 0.17 | ⅛ | 2.7 |
| Almond Flour | 20g | 0.21 | ¼ | 3.3 |
| Rolled Oats | 20g | 0.22 | ¼ | 3.6 |
| Cocoa Powder | 20g | 0.24 | ¼ | 3.8 |
Why the Cup Value Changes
Water weighs about 236g per cup, which is why some converters use it as a default. But flour is airy and light, so 20g of it fills more of a cup than 20g of honey, which is thick and heavy. Density — not volume — decides the weight.
All-Purpose Flour
20g ≈ ⅛ cup
Butter
20g ≈ ⅛ cup
Other Amounts Near 20g
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 20 grams in cups?+
It depends on the ingredient. For all-purpose flour, 20g is about 0.16 cups. Check the table above for other common ingredients.
Is 20 grams the same in cups for every ingredient?+
No. Cups measure volume and grams measure weight, so the cup value changes based on how dense the ingredient is.
What's a quick way to estimate 20 grams without a scale?+
Use the fraction cup value shown for your specific ingredient in the table above, measured with a spoon-and-level dry cup.