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
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.
| Ingredient | Cups | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Ingredient | Cups | Measure | Tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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