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21 grams to cups conversion

21 g is 2½ tbsp of all-purpose flour, 1½ tbsp of sugar and 1½ tbsp of water.

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21 g of all-purpose flour is

2½ tbsp

0.17 cups 2.7 tbsp 0.74 oz 40 ml

125 g per cup · Source: USDA

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21 grams to cups conversion depends on the ingredient

21 grams to cups conversion has no single answer, because grams measure weight and cups measure volume. 21 g is 0.74 oz by weight.

21 g of four common ingredients (US cups)
IngredientCupsMeasure
Water 0.089 1½ tbsp
All-purpose flour 0.17 2½ tbsp
Granulated sugar 0.11 1½ tbsp
Butter 0.093 1½ tbsp

Of the 46 ingredients, 21 g fills the most cups as rolled oats (¼ cup + ½ tsp) and the fewest as honey (1 tbsp).

For 45 of the 46 ingredients, 21 g is under ¼ cup, so those are measured with spoons.

21 grams to cups conversion for 46 ingredients

21 g to cups by ingredient (US cups), grouped, most searched first in each group
IngredientCupsMeasureTbsp
Flours
All-purpose flour 0.17 2½ tbsp 2.7
Bread flour 0.18 3 tbsp 2.8
Almond flour 0.22 3½ tbsp 3.5
Cake flour 0.18 3 tbsp 2.8
Whole wheat flour 0.18 3 tbsp 2.8
Coconut flour 0.16 2½ tbsp 2.6
Sugars
Granulated sugar 0.11 1½ tbsp 1.7
Brown sugar (packed) 0.095 1½ tbsp 1.5
Powdered sugar (unsifted) 0.18 3 tbsp 2.8
Honey 0.062 1 tbsp 1
Maple syrup 0.067 1 tbsp 1.1
Dairy
Plain yogurt (whole milk) 0.086 1½ tbsp 1.4
Whole milk 0.086 1½ tbsp 1.4
Plain Greek yogurt 0.093 1½ tbsp 1.5
Shredded cheddar 0.19 3 tbsp 3
Cottage cheese 0.093 1½ tbsp 1.5
Grated parmesan 0.21 3½ tbsp 3.4
Heavy cream 0.088 1½ tbsp 1.4
Sour cream 0.091 1½ tbsp 1.5
Cream cheese 0.091 1½ tbsp 1.4
Fats & oils
Butter 0.093 1½ tbsp 1.5
Peanut butter 0.081 1½ tbsp 1.3
Mayonnaise 0.095 1½ tbsp 1.5
Vegetable oil 0.096 1½ tbsp 1.5
Olive oil 0.097 1½ tbsp 1.6
Coconut oil 0.096 1½ tbsp 1.5
Grains
Long-grain white rice (uncooked) 0.11 2 tbsp 1.8
Long-grain white rice (cooked) 0.13 2 tbsp 2.1
Rolled oats 0.26 ¼ cup + ½ tsp 4.1
Dry pasta 0.17 3 tbsp 2.8
Dry lentils 0.11 1½ tbsp 1.7
Quinoa (uncooked) 0.12 2 tbsp 2
Breadcrumbs 0.19 3 tbsp 3.1
Baking
Semisweet chocolate chips 0.13 2 tbsp 2
Cocoa powder (unsweetened) 0.24 ¼ cup 3.9
Cornstarch 0.16 2½ tbsp 2.6
Baking soda 0.095 1½ tbsp 1.5
Baking powder 0.095 1½ tbsp 1.5
Table salt 0.072 1 tbsp 1.2
Fruit & nuts
Blueberries 0.14 2½ tbsp 2.3
Strawberries (sliced) 0.13 2 tbsp 2
Chopped walnuts 0.18 3 tbsp 2.9
Whole almonds 0.15 2½ tbsp 2.3
Other
Water 0.089 1½ tbsp 1.4
Sourdough starter (approx.) 0.090 1½ tbsp 1.4
Egg whites 0.086 1½ tbsp 1.4

Questions people ask

How much is 21 grams in cups?

It depends on the ingredient. In US cups, 21 g is 1½ tbsp of water or 2½ tbsp of all-purpose flour. It is 1½ tbsp of granulated sugar or 1½ tbsp of butter.

What is 21 g of butter in cups and tablespoons?

Butter at 21 g measures 1½ tbsp, or 1.5 tbsp, at 227 g per cup (1 US stick = 113 g = 8 tbsp).

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