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What does 16 grams of granulated sugar look like?
16 grams of granulated sugar is a small amount that measures 0.564 oz (16 g). When poured into a loose pile, it is 2.32 in (5.9 cm) wide and 0.813 in (2.07 cm) tall, which is about the size of a cherry tomato.
In kitchen measures
1.27 tablespoons
3.82 tsp · 1.27 tbsp · 0.08 cups
about the size of a cherry tomato
- Weight
- 0.564 oz (16 g)
- Volume
- 1.27 tbsp (18.8 mL)
- Pile width
- 2.32 in (5.9 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.813 in (2.07 cm)
- Density
- 0.85 g/mL
Granulated sugar typically ranges 0.8–0.94 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- What is the volume of this amount of sugar?
- The volume is 1.27 tbsp (18.8 mL), which is equal to 3.82 teaspoons, 1.27 tablespoons, or 0.08 cups.
- What is the density of granulated sugar?
- The typical density is 0.85 g/mL, though it can range from 0.8 to 0.94 g/mL depending on packing.
- What objects are shown in the photo for scale?
- The photo shows the pile of sugar next to a us quarter, a golf ball, and a teaspoon.