Tablespoons to Grams
Convert tablespoons to grams for the ingredient you are measuring. A tablespoon of honey weighs almost three times as much as a tablespoon of flour, so pick the ingredient, enter the tablespoons and get the weight in grams and ounces.
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How to use the Tablespoons to Grams
- Enter the number of tablespoons, for example 2 or 1.5.
- Pick the ingredient you are measuring.
- Choose the tablespoon size: US recipes use 14.79 mL, most metric recipes 15 mL, and Australian recipes 20 mL.
- Read the grams and use the tables for other amounts and ingredients.
How to convert tablespoons to grams
grams = tablespoons × tablespoon volume (mL) × ingredient density (g/mL). A US tablespoon is 14.787 mL, a metric tablespoon 15 mL and an Australian tablespoon 20 mL. Example: 3 tbsp of honey (density about 1.44 g/mL) = 3 × 14.787 × 1.44 ≈ 63.8 g.
Weights are for level spoonfuls, with dry ingredients spooned in and leveled. Values are based on USDA household measures and standard baking weight charts; brands and packing can vary by about 5% to 10%.
Tablespoons to grams chart (US tablespoon)
| Ingredient | 1 tbsp | 2 tbsp | 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 7.81 g | 15.6 g | 31.2 g | 62.5 g |
| Granulated sugar | 12.5 g | 25 g | 50 g | 100 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 13.8 g | 27.5 g | 55 g | 110 g |
| Powdered sugar | 7.5 g | 15 g | 30 g | 60 g |
| Butter | 14.2 g | 28.4 g | 56.8 g | 114 g |
| Vegetable / olive oil | 13.6 g | 27.2 g | 54.5 g | 109 g |
| Water | 14.8 g | 29.6 g | 59.1 g | 118 g |
| Milk | 15.2 g | 30.5 g | 61 g | 122 g |
| Heavy cream | 14.9 g | 29.8 g | 59.5 g | 119 g |
| Honey | 21.2 g | 42.5 g | 85 g | 170 g |
| Maple syrup | 20.1 g | 40.2 g | 80.5 g | 161 g |
| Molasses | 20.5 g | 41 g | 82 g | 164 g |
| Table salt | 18 g | 36 g | 72 g | 144 g |
| Kosher salt (Morton) | 14.4 g | 28.8 g | 57.5 g | 115 g |
| Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) | 8.38 g | 16.8 g | 33.5 g | 67 g |
| Baking soda | 13.8 g | 27.6 g | 55.2 g | 110 g |
| Baking powder | 13.8 g | 27.6 g | 55.2 g | 110 g |
| Instant / active dry yeast | 9.38 g | 18.8 g | 37.5 g | 75 g |
| Cocoa powder | 5.38 g | 10.8 g | 21.5 g | 43 g |
| Cornstarch | 8 g | 16 g | 32 g | 64 g |
| Bread flour | 7.94 g | 15.9 g | 31.8 g | 63.5 g |
| Whole wheat flour | 7.5 g | 15 g | 30 g | 60 g |
| Peanut butter | 16.1 g | 32.2 g | 64.5 g | 129 g |
| Mayonnaise | 13.8 g | 27.5 g | 55 g | 110 g |
| Yogurt / sour cream | 15.3 g | 30.6 g | 61.2 g | 122 g |
| Soy sauce | 15.9 g | 31.9 g | 63.8 g | 128 g |
| Vinegar | 14.9 g | 29.9 g | 59.8 g | 120 g |
| Uncooked white rice | 11.6 g | 23.1 g | 46.2 g | 92.5 g |
| Rolled oats | 5.06 g | 10.1 g | 20.2 g | 40.5 g |
| Grated parmesan | 5 g | 10 g | 20 g | 40 g |
| Chia seeds | 12 g | 24 g | 48 g | 96 g |
| Ground coffee | 5 g | 10 g | 20 g | 40 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a tablespoon?
It depends on the ingredient. A US tablespoon holds 14.79 mL, so a tablespoon of water weighs about 14.8 g. Denser ingredients weigh more (honey about 21 g) and lighter ones less (all-purpose flour about 7.8 g, cocoa about 5.4 g).
How many grams is a tablespoon of butter?
About 14.2 g. A US stick of butter is 8 tablespoons and weighs 113 g (4 oz).
How many grams is a tablespoon of sugar?
Granulated sugar is about 12.5 g per tablespoon. Packed brown sugar is about 13.8 g and powdered sugar about 7.5 g.
How many grams is a tablespoon of flour?
All-purpose flour spooned into the tablespoon and leveled weighs about 7.8 g. If you scoop it straight from the bag it can weigh 10% to 20% more, which is why bakers prefer to weigh flour.
How many grams of salt are in a tablespoon?
Table salt is about 18 g per tablespoon, Morton kosher about 14.4 g and Diamond Crystal kosher about 8.4 g, because of their different crystal sizes.
Is an Australian tablespoon different?
Yes. An Australian tablespoon is 20 mL (4 teaspoons), while US and most other metric tablespoons are about 15 mL. Choose the size so the result matches the recipe's country.
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