Tbsp to grams converter
1 tbsp of water is 15 g.
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1 tbsp of water is
15 g
15 ml
237 g per cup · Source: calculated
Exact: 1 US cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz = 236.6 ml · How we calculate
Tbsp to grams for each ingredient
Tbsp to grams depends on the ingredient, because a tablespoon measures volume. 1 US tablespoon of water weighs 15 g, butter 14 g and all-purpose flour 7.8 g. Pick the ingredient in the converter for any other amount.
| Ingredient | 1 tbsp (g) | 1 tsp (g) |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 7.8 | 2.6 |
| Granulated sugar | 13 | 4.2 |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 14 | 4.6 |
| Powdered sugar (unsifted) | 7.5 | 2.5 |
| Bread flour | 7.5 | 2.5 |
| Almond flour | 6.0 | 2.0 |
| Cake flour | 7.5 | 2.5 |
| Whole wheat flour | 7.5 | 2.5 |
| Coconut flour | 8.0 | 2.7 |
| Ingredient | 1 tbsp (g) | 1 tsp (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 14 | 4.7 |
| Plain yogurt (whole milk) | 15 | 5.1 |
| Whole milk | 15 | 5.1 |
| Plain Greek yogurt | 14 | 4.7 |
| Shredded cheddar | 7.1 | 2.4 |
| Cottage cheese | 14 | 4.7 |
| Mayonnaise | 14 | 4.6 |
| Egg whites | 15 | 5.1 |
| Grated parmesan | 6.3 | 2.1 |
| Heavy cream | 15 | 5.0 |
| Sour cream | 14 | 4.8 |
| Cream cheese | 15 | 4.8 |
| Ingredient | 1 tbsp (g) | 1 tsp (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Long-grain white rice (uncooked) | 12 | 3.9 |
| Long-grain white rice (cooked) | 9.9 | 3.3 |
| Rolled oats | 5.1 | 1.7 |
| Dry pasta | 7.6 | 2.5 |
| Dry lentils | 12 | 4.0 |
| Quinoa (uncooked) | 11 | 3.5 |
| Breadcrumbs | 6.8 | 2.2 |
| Ingredient | 1 tbsp (g) | 1 tsp (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 15 | 4.9 |
| Peanut butter | 16 | 5.4 |
| Honey | 21 | 7.1 |
| Vegetable oil | 14 | 4.5 |
| Maple syrup | 20 | 6.6 |
| Olive oil | 14 | 4.5 |
| Coconut oil | 14 | 4.5 |
| Ingredient | 1 tbsp (g) | 1 tsp (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sourdough starter | 15 | 4.9 |
| Semisweet chocolate chips | 11 | 3.5 |
| Blueberries | 9.3 | 3.1 |
| Cocoa powder (unsweetened) | 5.4 | 1.8 |
| Strawberries (sliced) | 10 | 3.5 |
| Cornstarch | 8.0 | 2.7 |
| Baking soda | 14 | 4.6 |
| Baking powder | 14 | 4.6 |
| Table salt | 18 | 6.1 |
| Chopped walnuts | 7.3 | 2.4 |
| Whole almonds | 8.9 | 3.0 |
What a tablespoon weighs
The same spoon holds very different weights. The lightest tablespoon in the tables is rolled oats at 5.1 g and the heaviest is honey at 21 g. A tablespoon of granulated sugar weighs 1.6 times one of all-purpose flour.
Questions people ask
How many grams are in a tablespoon?
It depends on the ingredient: 15 g of water, 13 g of granulated sugar or 7.8 g of all-purpose flour, all level.
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