Convert Buttermilk from Tablespoon
How much is 1 tablespoon of buttermilk?
1 tablespoon of buttermilk (cultured buttermilk) is 15.3 grams, about 0.54 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of buttermilk is 7.65 grams and 2 tablespoons is 30.6 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 buttermilk weighs about 15.3 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 15.1 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 20.4 grams.
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Related Buttermilk Ingredients
Milk is thinner and less acidic than buttermilk. To substitute, stir 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into 1 cup of milk, then let it sit for a few minutes until it curdles slightly. See milk in tablespoons.
Lemon juice stirred into regular milk makes a quick buttermilk substitute. Use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice per 1 cup of milk, stir, and let it curdle for a few minutes before using. See lemon juice in tablespoons.
Plain yoghurt is thicker than buttermilk but shares the tang and acidity. To use yoghurt in place of buttermilk, stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk into 1 cup of yoghurt to match the pourable texture. See plain yoghurt in tablespoons.
Sour cream is thick and spoonable, while buttermilk is thin and pourable. To use sour cream in place of buttermilk, thin it with milk in a 3:1 ratio until pourable; the tang and acidity stay close. See sour cream in tablespoons.
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Common Buttermilk Conversions
Here are the most common buttermilk conversions from tablespoons to grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 15.3 g |
| 2 tbsp | 30.6 g |
| 3 tbsp | 45.9 g |
| 4 tbsp | 61.2 g |
| 6 tbsp | 91.8 g |
| 8 tbsp | 122.4 g |
| 10 tbsp | 153 g |
| 12 tbsp | 183.6 g |
| 16 tbsp | 244.8 g |
Buttermilk Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting buttermilk from Tablespoon to other measurements.
| tbsp | cup | grams | ounces | lb | kg | cup(US) | tsp | ml | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.06 cup | 15.3 g | 0.54 oz | 0.03 lb | 0.02 kg | 0.06 cup (US) | 3 tsp | 15 ml | 0.51 fl oz |
| 2 tbsp | 0.12 cup | 30.6 g | 1.08 oz | 0.07 lb | 0.03 kg | 0.13 cup (US) | 6 tsp | 30 ml | 1.01 fl oz |
| 3 tbsp | 0.18 cup | 45.9 g | 1.62 oz | 0.1 lb | 0.05 kg | 0.19 cup (US) | 9 tsp | 45 ml | 1.52 fl oz |
| 4 tbsp | 0.24 cup | 61.2 g | 2.16 oz | 0.13 lb | 0.06 kg | 0.25 cup (US) | 12 tsp | 60 ml | 2.03 fl oz |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is 1 tablespoon of buttermilk?
- 1 tablespoon of buttermilk is 15.3 grams, or 0.54 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of buttermilk is 7.65 grams and 2 tablespoons is 30.6 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 buttermilk converter
- How much is 1 tablespoon of buttermilk in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of buttermilk is 15.3 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 7.65 grams and 2 tablespoons is 30.6 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 buttermilk in grams
- How much is 1 tablespoon of buttermilk in ounces?
- 1 tablespoon of buttermilk is 0.54 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.27 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 1.08 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance.
- 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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