Convert Agar-Agar from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of agar-agar?

1 US cup of agar-agar (agar) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of agar-agar is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of agar-agar is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Agar-agar is a plant-based gelling agent extracted from seaweed, used as a vegan alternative to gelatin in jellies, mousses, and panna cotta. One metric cup (250 ml) of agar-agar powder weighs around 190 grams or 6.70 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 3.8 grams.

Agar sets firmer than gelatin and can produce a brittle result if overdone. Unlike gelatin, it gels at room temperature and is not affected by heat once set, so small differences in quantity have a clear impact on texture.

Also known as

  • agar
  • agar powder
  • kanten
  • vegetable gelatin

Gelatin is the animal-derived alternative to agar-agar, producing a softer, silkier set. Use the gelatin converter for non-vegan mousses, panna cotta, and marshmallows. See our Gelatin converter.

Pectin is another plant-based gelling agent, though it is used mainly for jams and jellies rather than dessert gels. Use the pectin converter when making preserves. See our Pectin converter.

Out of agar-agar? See agar-agar substitutes →

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Common Agar-Agar Conversions

Here are the most common agar-agar conversions from cups (US) to tablespoons.

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Agar-Agar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting agar-agar from Cup (US) to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup45.6 g1.61 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup91.2 g3.22 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup182.4 g6.43 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup364.8 g12.86 oz96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of agar-agar?
1 US cup of agar-agar is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of agar-agar is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the agar-agar converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of agar-agar?
1.5 US cups of agar-agar is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of agar-agar is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many tablespoons is 2 US cups of agar-agar?
2 US cups of agar-agar is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of agar-agar is 16 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many US cups of agar-agar is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of agar-agar is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of agar?
Agar is another name for agar-agar, so 1 US cup of agar is 16 tablespoons, exactly the same as agar-agar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are agar-agar and agar the same thing?
Yes. Agar is another name for agar-agar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of agar-agar is 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
How many tablespoons is 1/2 US cup of agar-agar?
1/2 US cup of agar-agar is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of agar-agar is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.

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