20 Grams to Cups
20 grams is approximately 0.17 cups of all-purpose flour. The exact cup value depends on the ingredient — use the calculator below or browse the ingredient-specific results.
How the calculation works
The calculator uses the formula cups = grams ÷ grams_per_cup. For all-purpose flour, the standard reference value is approximately 120 grams per US customary cup. So for 20 grams of flour:
If you are converting a different ingredient — sugar, butter, cocoa, honey, oil, and so on — the grams-per-cup value changes because every ingredient has a different density. Use the calculator below to convert 20 grams of any ingredient in our database.
20 Grams in Common Ingredients
Here is what 20 grams looks like in cups for some of the most commonly used baking ingredients. Notice how the same weight produces very different volumes — that is exactly why a single generic conversion is not enough.
| Ingredient | Grams per Cup | 20 g in Cups |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 120.000 g | 0.17 cups |
| Almond Flour | 96.000 g | 0.21 cups |
| Almonds | 143.000 g | 0.14 cups |
| Baking Powder | 220.000 g | 0.091 cups |
| Baking Soda | 220.000 g | 0.091 cups |
| Bread Flour | 136.000 g | 0.15 cups |
| Brown Sugar | 220.000 g | 0.091 cups |
| Butter | 227.000 g | 0.088 cups |
| Cake Flour | 114.000 g | 0.18 cups |
| Chocolate Chips | 170.000 g | 0.12 cups |
| Cocoa Powder | 100.000 g | 0.20 cups |
| Coconut Flour | 112.000 g | 0.18 cups |
Grams to Cups Conversion Table
| Grams | Cups | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 20 g | 0.17 cups | 0.71 oz |
| 45 g | 0.38 cups | 1.59 oz |
| 70 g | 0.58 cups | 2.47 oz |
| 120 g | 1.00 cups | 4.23 oz |
| 170 g | 1.42 cups | 6.00 oz |
| 270 g | 2.25 cups | 9.52 oz |
Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outlineHow many cups is 20 grams of flour?
20 grams of all-purpose flour is approximately 0.17 cups, using the standard conversion of 120 grams per US cup. The exact value may vary slightly depending on how the flour is scooped and packed.
- help_outlineHow many cups is 20 grams of sugar?
20 grams of granulated sugar is approximately 0.10 cups, using the standard conversion of 200 grams per US cup.
- help_outlineHow many cups is 20 grams of butter?
20 grams of butter is approximately 0.088 cups, using the standard conversion of 227 grams per US cup.
- help_outlineIs the 20 grams to cups conversion the same for every ingredient?
No. The cup value depends entirely on the ingredient density. Use the calculator above or browse the ingredient-specific pages for accurate results.
- help_outlineShould I measure 20 grams by weight or by cups?
Always measure by weight (grams) when possible — it is far more accurate. Use the cup value only when a digital kitchen scale is not available.