How much is 1 tablespoon in grams?

1 tablespoon of baking soda (bicarb) is 13.2 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6.6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 26.4 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 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.

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How much is 1 tablespoon of baking soda (bicarb)?

1 tablespoon of baking soda (bicarb) is 13.2 grams, about 0.42 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of baking soda (bicarb) is 6.6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 26.4 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 baking soda (bicarb) weighs about 13.2 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 13 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 17.6 grams.
With a leavener like baking soda (bicarb) 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.

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Common Baking Soda (Bicarb) Conversions

Here are the most common baking soda (bicarb) conversions from tablespoons to grams.

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	13.2 g
2 tbsp	26.4 g
3 tbsp	39.6 g
4 tbsp	52.8 g
6 tbsp	79.2 g
8 tbsp	105.6 g
10 tbsp	132 g
12 tbsp	158.4 g
16 tbsp	211.2 g

Baking Soda (Bicarb) Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting baking soda (bicarb) from Tablespoon to other measurements.

tbsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tsp	pinch
1 tbsp	0.06 cup	13.2 g	0.42 oz	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp	48 pinch
2 tbsp	0.12 cup	26.4 g	0.84 oz	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp	96 pinch
3 tbsp	0.18 cup	39.6 g	1.26 oz	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp	144 pinch
4 tbsp	0.24 cup	52.8 g	1.68 oz	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp	192 pinch

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of baking soda (bicarb)?: 1 tablespoon of baking soda (bicarb) is 13.2 grams, or 0.42 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of baking soda (bicarb) is 6.6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 26.4 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 soda (bicarb) converter
How much is 1 tablespoon in grams?: 1 tablespoon of baking soda (bicarb) is 13.2 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6.6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 26.4 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 baking soda (bicarb) in grams
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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