20 grams of Confectioners' Sugar = How Many tablespoons?
Conversion Detail: 20 g Confectioners' Sugar
Equivalent to ≈ 20 g of confectioners' sugar, or in other units:
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 2.7 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 8.0 tsp |
| Cup | 0.17 cup |
| Milliliter | 40 ml |
| Gram | 20 g |
About Confectioners' Sugar
Always sift confectioners' sugar before measuring — it cakes up and clumps. Spoon and level after sifting.
Storage: Airtight container, cool dry place. Use within 1 year for best texture.
Common uses: frosting, icing, dusting cakes, no-bake desserts.
Density: 0.5g/ml. Because each ingredient has a different density, volume-to-weight conversion can't use a single generic value for all ingredients.
Other Conversions for Confectioners' Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tablespoons is 20 grams of confectioners' sugar?▾
20 grams of confectioners' sugar equals approximately 2.7 tablespoons, based on confectioners' sugar density of 0.5 g/ml.
How can I measure 20 grams of confectioners' sugar without a scale?▾
Use about 2.7 tbsp of confectioners' sugar measured with a tablespoon. Always sift confectioners' sugar before measuring — it cakes up and clumps. Spoon and level after sifting.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of confectioners' sugar?▾
Results may vary slightly between brands and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.5 g/ml from authoritative sources like king-arthur.
Why is the gram-to-tablespoon ratio different for confectioners' sugar versus other ingredients?▾
Each ingredient has a different density. Confectioners' Sugar has a density of 0.5 g/ml, while ingredients like sugar, flour, or oil have different densities. That's why 20 grams of confectioners' sugar doesn't equal the same number of tablespoons as other ingredients.