Convert Agar-Agar from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of agar-agar?

1 tablespoon of agar-agar (agar) is 11.4 grams, about 0.4 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of agar-agar is 5.7 grams and 2 tablespoons is 22.8 grams. 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 →
  • One metric tablespoon of agar-agar weighs about 11.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 11.2 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 15.2 grams.
  • 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

Related Agar-Agar Ingredients

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.

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Common Agar-Agar Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp11.4 g
2 tbsp22.8 g
3 tbsp34.2 g
4 tbsp45.6 g
6 tbsp68.4 g
8 tbsp91.2 g
10 tbsp114 g
12 tbsp136.8 g
16 tbsp182.4 g

Agar-Agar Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup11.4 g0.4 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup22.8 g0.8 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup34.2 g1.21 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup45.6 g1.61 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of agar-agar?
1 tablespoon of agar-agar is 11.4 grams, or 0.4 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of agar-agar is 5.7 grams and 2 tablespoons is 22.8 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the agar-agar converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of agar-agar?
1 tablespoon of agar-agar is 11.4 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 5.7 grams and 2 tablespoons is 22.8 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 tablespoon agar-agar in grams
How many tablespoons of agar-agar is 11.4 grams?
11.4 grams of agar-agar is 1 tablespoon. 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 one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 tablespoon of agar-agar in ounces?
1 tablespoon of agar-agar is 0.4 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.2 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.8 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance.
How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
Tablespoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Tablespoons to cups

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