Convert Bocconcini from Tablespoon to Grams

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of bocconcini?

1 tablespoon of bocconcini (baby mozzarella) is 13.8 grams. 2 tablespoons of bocconcini is 27.6 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of bocconcini is 6.9 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of bocconcini is 3.45 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 bocconcini weighs about 13.8 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 13.6 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 18.4 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Bocconcini are small, egg-shaped balls of fresh mozzarella with a soft, milky texture and a mild flavour. One metric cup (250 ml) of bocconcini weighs around 230 grams or 8.11 ounces. When a recipe calls for bocconcini by volume, measuring by grams gives a more reliable result than filling a measuring cup, as the balls pack differently depending on their size.

Bocconcini are sold by weight in most delis and supermarkets, so knowing the gram-to-cup conversion helps you buy the right amount for salads, pizzas, and baked dishes without waste.

Also known as

  • baby mozzarella
  • fresh mozzarella balls
  • ciliegine
  • bocconcini cheese

Related Bocconcini Ingredients

Mozzarella and bocconcini are the same cheese in different forms: bocconcini are small fresh balls, while shredded mozzarella is a packaged, shredded version. Shredded mozzarella (113 g per cup) is lighter than bocconcini (230 g per cup), as fresh balls retain more moisture. See what 1 tablespoon of mozzarella is in grams.

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13.8 Grams

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Common Bocconcini Conversions

Here are the most common bocconcini conversions from tablespoons to grams.

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp13.8 g
2 tbsp27.6 g
3 tbsp41.4 g
4 tbsp55.2 g
6 tbsp82.8 g
8 tbsp110.4 g
10 tbsp138 g
12 tbsp165.6 g
16 tbsp220.8 g

Bocconcini Conversion Chart

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

tbspgramscupouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp13.8 g0.06 cup0.49 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp27.6 g0.12 cup0.97 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp41.4 g0.18 cup1.46 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp55.2 g0.24 cup1.95 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

For tablespoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the tablespoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of bocconcini in tablespoons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of bocconcini in grams?
1 tablespoon of bocconcini is 13.8 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of bocconcini is 27.6 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 6.9 grams. 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 bocconcini converter
How many grams is 1.5 tablespoons of bocconcini?
1.5 tablespoons of bocconcini is 20.7 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of bocconcini is 13.8 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27.6 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 tablespoons of bocconcini in grams?
2 tablespoons of bocconcini is 27.6 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of bocconcini is 13.8 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many tablespoons of bocconcini is 13.8 grams?
13.8 grams of bocconcini is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 tablespoon of baby mozzarella in grams?
Baby mozzarella is another name for bocconcini, so 1 tablespoon of baby mozzarella is 13.8 grams, exactly the same as bocconcini. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 27.6 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 6.9 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are bocconcini and baby mozzarella the same thing?
Yes. Baby mozzarella is another name for bocconcini, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of bocconcini is 13.8 grams under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 27.6 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tbsp bocconcini in grams?
1/2 tablespoon of bocconcini is 6.9 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of bocconcini is 13.8 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27.6 grams. 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.
What is 1/4 tbsp bocconcini in grams?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of bocconcini is 3.45 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of bocconcini is 13.8 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27.6 grams. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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