Convert Butter from Tablespoon to Grams
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of butter?
1 tablespoon of butter (unsalted butter) is 13.62 grams. 2 tablespoons of butter is 27.24 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of butter is 6.81 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of butter is 3.4 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 butter weighs about 13.6 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 13.4 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 18.2 grams.
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
Related Butter Ingredients
Vegetable oil is a pourable liquid fat that keeps bakes moist for longer than butter, though it skips butter's flavour and the air you beat in when creaming. Use roughly 7/8 cup of oil per cup of butter, and our butter to oil converter works out the exact amount. See what 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil is in grams.
Olive oil swaps in for melted butter in many cakes and breads, adding moisture and a savoury depth. It is lighter by cup than butter (216 g vs 227 g), so weigh when substituting and reduce the quantity slightly to avoid a greasy crumb. See what 1 tablespoon of olive oil is in grams.
Peanut butter swaps in for butter in cookies and no-bake bars, adding a nutty flavour and dense texture. It is heavier than butter (268 g vs 227 g per cup), so weigh when substituting and expect a richer, less flaky result. See what 1 tablespoon of peanut butter is in grams.
Margarine is a plant-oil spread designed to behave like butter, with a similar fat-to-water ratio and a near-identical weight (235 g vs 227 g per cup). Swap 1:1 by volume in cakes, cookies, and pastry; expect a slightly softer crumb and a less buttery flavour. See what 1 tablespoon of margarine is in grams.
Shortening is 100% fat, so it is richer than butter (which is around 80% fat) and lighter per cup at 205 g vs 227 g. Swap by weight in cookies and pie crust for a flakier, sturdier result; expect to lose butter's flavour and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water per cup to compensate for the missing moisture. See what 1 tablespoon of shortening is in grams.
Ghee is butter with the water and milk solids cooked off, close in weight (218 g vs 227 g per cup) with a nuttier flavour and a higher smoke point. Swap 1:1 by volume; ghee browns faster. See what 1 tablespoon of ghee is in grams.
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Common Butter Conversions
Here are the most common butter conversions from tablespoons to grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 13.62 g |
| 2 tbsp | 27.24 g |
| 3 tbsp | 40.86 g |
| 4 tbsp | 54.48 g |
| 6 tbsp | 81.72 g |
| 8 tbsp | 108.96 g |
| 10 tbsp | 136.2 g |
| 12 tbsp | 163.44 g |
| 16 tbsp | 217.92 g |
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 butter in tablespoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of butter in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of butter is 13.62 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of butter is 27.24 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 6.81 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 butter converter
- How many grams is 1.5 tablespoons of butter?
- 1.5 tablespoons of butter is 20.43 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of butter is 13.62 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27.24 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 tablespoons of butter in grams?
- 2 tablespoons of butter is 27.24 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of butter is 13.62 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 butter is 13.62 grams?
- 13.62 grams of butter 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 above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in grams?
- Unsalted butter is another name for butter, so 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter is 13.62 grams, exactly the same as butter. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 27.24 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 6.81 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.