Convert Bread Flour from Tablespoon to Grams

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of bread flour?

1 tablespoon of bread flour (strong flour) is 9 grams. 2 tablespoons of bread flour is 18 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of bread flour is 4.5 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of bread flour is 2.25 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 bread flour weighs about 9 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 8.9 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 12 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Bread flour is high-protein wheat flour (around 12 to 14%) milled from hard wheat, giving the strong gluten that yeasted bakes need for chew and lift. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 150 grams or 5.29 ounces. When a recipe calls for bread flour in cups but you only have scales, converting by weight delivers the pull and texture of a proper loaf or pizza base.

Bread flour is sold in 1 kg or 1.5 kg bags, while recipes mix cups, grams, and tablespoons. Weighing in grams keeps hydration steady, which matters more in yeasted dough than almost any other bake.

Also known as

  • strong flour
  • strong white flour
  • high-gluten flour

Plain flour carries less protein than bread flour (around 10 to 12% vs 12 to 14%), so it gives a softer, less chewy crumb. They are close in weight (140 g vs 150 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in sandwich loaves and pizza for a tender, less elastic result. See what 1 tablespoon of plain flour is in grams.

Cake flour is low-protein and bread flour is high-protein, so they sit at opposite ends of the wheat-flour spectrum. They differ by cup (130 g vs 150 g); they are not a straight swap, but blending half cake and half bread flour gives roughly the protein of plain flour. See what 1 tablespoon of cake flour is in grams.

Self-raising flour is plain flour with baking powder blended in, so it is lower in protein than bread flour (around 10 to 12% vs 12 to 14%) and lighter per cup (140 g vs 150 g). Reach for bread flour when a bake needs chew and structure, self-raising when it needs an even rise. See what 1 tablespoon of self raising flour is in grams.

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9 Grams

Common Bread Flour Conversions

Here are the most common bread flour conversions from tablespoons to grams.

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp9 g
2 tbsp18 g
3 tbsp27 g
4 tbsp36 g
6 tbsp54 g
8 tbsp72 g
10 tbsp90 g
12 tbsp108 g
16 tbsp144 g

Bread Flour Conversion Chart

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

tbspgramscupounceslbkgcup(US)tsp
1 tbsp9 g0.06 cup0.32 oz0.02 lb0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp18 g0.12 cup0.63 oz0.04 lb0.02 kg0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp27 g0.18 cup0.95 oz0.06 lb0.03 kg0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp36 g0.24 cup1.27 oz0.08 lb0.04 kg0.25 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 bread flour in tablespoons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of bread flour in grams?
1 tablespoon of bread flour is 9 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of bread flour is 18 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 4.5 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 bread flour converter
How many grams is 1.5 tablespoons of bread flour?
1.5 tablespoons of bread flour is 13.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of bread flour is 9 grams and 2 tablespoons is 18 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 bread flour in grams?
2 tablespoons of bread flour is 18 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of bread flour is 9 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 bread flour is 9 grams?
9 grams of bread flour 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 strong flour in grams?
Strong flour is another name for bread flour, so 1 tablespoon of strong flour is 9 grams, exactly the same as bread flour. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 18 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 4.5 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are bread flour and strong flour the same thing?
Yes. Strong flour is another name for bread flour, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of bread flour is 9 grams under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 18 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 bread flour in grams?
1/2 tablespoon of bread flour is 4.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of bread flour is 9 grams and 2 tablespoons is 18 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 bread flour in grams?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of bread flour is 2.25 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of bread flour is 9 grams and 2 tablespoons is 18 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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