How many grams is 1 tablespoon of baking powder?

1 tablespoon of baking powder is 12 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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.

How many tablespoons of baking powder is 12 grams?

12 grams of baking powder 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.

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How much is 1 tablespoon of baking powder?

1 tablespoon of baking powder is 12 grams, about 0.42 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of baking powder is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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 →
With a leavener like baking powder this matters: a tablespoon is a small amount and the chemistry is unforgiving. Too much and the bake domes, cracks, then sinks with a soapy tang. Too little and it stays dense. Use a real measuring spoon and level the top.

Baking powder is a leavening agent commonly used in baking to help dough and batter rise. It typically consists of a combination of an acid (like cream of tartar), a base (like baking soda), and a moisture absorber (like cornstarch). When mixed with wet ingredients, it produces carbon dioxide gas, which creates bubbles that cause the mixture to expand and become light and fluffy.

Baking powder is used in small amounts (usually 1–2 teaspoons per recipe) and even a slight excess can make baked goods taste bitter or collapse after rising. Measuring by weight is the most reliable way to get it right. Use the converter below for grams, cups, teaspoons, and more.

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Baking soda (bicarb) is the pure alkali inside baking powder, with no built-in acid, so it is roughly three times stronger. They are not a 1:1 swap: to replace baking powder with baking soda you need to add an acid such as cream of tartar, and use about a third of the amount. See our Baking Soda (Bicarb) converter.

Cream of tartar is the dry acid inside baking powder. Use the cream of tartar converter for teaspoon and gram conversions when pairing it with baking soda. See our Cream of Tartar converter.

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No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

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Common Baking Powder Conversions

Here are the most common baking powder conversions from tablespoons to grams.

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	12 g
2 tbsp	24 g
3 tbsp	36 g
4 tbsp	48 g
6 tbsp	72 g
8 tbsp	96 g
10 tbsp	120 g
12 tbsp	144 g
16 tbsp	192 g

Baking Powder Conversion Chart

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

tbsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tsp
1 tbsp	0.06 cup	12 g	0.42 oz	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp
2 tbsp	0.12 cup	24 g	0.85 oz	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp
3 tbsp	0.18 cup	36 g	1.27 oz	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp
4 tbsp	0.24 cup	48 g	1.69 oz	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of baking powder?: 1 tablespoon of baking powder is 12 grams, or 0.42 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of baking powder is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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 baking powder converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of baking powder?: 1 tablespoon of baking powder is 12 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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.
How many tablespoons of baking powder is 12 grams?: 12 grams of baking powder 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.

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