Convert Agar-Agar from Grams to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 100 grams of agar-agar?

100 grams of agar-agar (agar) is 8.77 tablespoons. 200 grams of agar-agar is 17.54 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • 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 →

No scale? No worries. The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale is worth it.

Agar-Agar Measurement Converter

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Common Agar-Agar Conversions

Here are the most common agar-agar conversions from grams to tablespoons.

GramsTablespoons
25 g2.19 tbsp
50 g4.39 tbsp
75 g6.58 tbsp
100 g8.77 tbsp
125 g10.96 tbsp
150 g13.16 tbsp
175 g15.35 tbsp
200 g17.54 tbsp
250 g21.93 tbsp
300 g26.32 tbsp
400 g35.09 tbsp
500 g43.86 tbsp

Agar-Agar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting agar-agar from Grams to Tablespoon and other measurements.

gramstbspcupouncescup(US)tsp
100 g8.77 tbsp0.53 cup3.53 oz0.55 cup (US)26.32 tsp
150 g13.16 tbsp0.79 cup5.29 oz0.82 cup (US)39.47 tsp
250 g21.93 tbsp1.32 cup8.82 oz1.37 cup (US)65.79 tsp
500 g43.86 tbsp2.63 cup17.63 oz2.74 cup (US)131.58 tsp
750 g65.79 tbsp3.95 cup26.45 oz4.11 cup (US)197.37 tsp

Converting other ingredients? Use the grams to tablespoons converter for a quick-reference table.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 100 grams of agar-agar?
100 grams of agar-agar is 8.77 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 200 grams of agar-agar is 17.54 tablespoons and 50 grams is 4.39 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 150 grams of agar-agar?
150 grams of agar-agar is 13.16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 100 grams of agar-agar is 8.77 tablespoons and 200 grams is 17.54 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 200 grams of agar-agar?
200 grams of agar-agar is 17.54 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 100 grams of agar-agar is 8.77 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 grams of agar-agar is 8.77 tablespoons?
8.77 tablespoons of agar-agar is 99.98 grams. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists grams 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 100 grams of agar?
Agar is another name for agar-agar, so 100 grams of agar is 8.77 tablespoons, exactly the same as agar-agar. The figure does not change with the name: 200 grams is 17.54 tablespoons and 50 grams is 4.39 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. 100 grams of agar-agar is 8.77 tablespoons under either name, and 200 grams is 17.54 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.

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