Convert Coconut Milk from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of coconut milk?

1 tablespoon of coconut milk (tinned coconut milk) is 14.4 grams, about 0.51 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of coconut milk is 7.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 28.8 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 coconut milk weighs about 14.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 14.2 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 19.2 grams.

Coconut milk is the creamy liquid pressed from grated coconut flesh, sold full-fat in tins or as a thinner drinking variety in cartons. One metric cup (250 ml) of full-fat tinned coconut milk weighs around 240 grams or 8.47 ounces. When a recipe calls for coconut milk in cups but the tin lists millilitres, converting by weight stops you over-pouring into curries, ice creams, and dairy-free cakes.

Tins of coconut milk hold around 400 ml, while recipes mix cups, grams, and tablespoons. Converting between the four lets you portion out half a tin without guessing.

Also known as

  • tinned coconut milk
  • full-fat coconut milk

Cow's milk is thinner and less rich than full-fat coconut milk (258 g vs 240 g per cup), with a clean dairy flavour where coconut milk brings sweetness and aroma. Swap 1:1 by volume in curries, cocoa, or pancakes for a dairy-free result; in cakes, expect a fainter coconut note in the crumb. See milk in tablespoons.

Coconut cream is the thicker, fattier top layer of tinned coconut milk. They are close in weight (245 g vs 240 g per cup); chilling a tin and scooping only the solid top gives a closer match to coconut cream when a recipe asks for it. See coconut cream in tablespoons.

Evaporated milk is reduced cow's milk with no added sugar, while tinned full-fat coconut milk is plant-based and higher in fat (around 20%). They are close in weight (265 g vs 240 g per cup); coconut milk swaps in 1:1 for a dairy-free result, with a coconut flavour and a richer body in sauces and bakes. See evaporated milk in tablespoons.

Desiccated coconut is the dried flesh that coconut milk is pressed from. Steep it in hot water and strain for a quick homemade milk, or reach for the dry form when a recipe wants coconut texture rather than liquid. See desiccated coconut in tablespoons.

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Common Coconut Milk Conversions

Here are the most common coconut milk conversions from tablespoons to grams.

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp14.4 g
2 tbsp28.8 g
3 tbsp43.2 g
4 tbsp57.6 g
6 tbsp86.4 g
8 tbsp115.2 g
10 tbsp144 g
12 tbsp172.8 g
16 tbsp230.4 g

Coconut Milk Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting coconut milk from Tablespoon to other measurements.

tbspcupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tspmlfl oz
1 tbsp0.06 cup14.4 g0.51 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)3 tsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp0.12 cup28.8 g1.02 oz0.06 lb0.03 kg0.13 cup (US)6 tsp30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp0.18 cup43.2 g1.52 oz0.1 lb0.04 kg0.19 cup (US)9 tsp45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp0.24 cup57.6 g2.03 oz0.13 lb0.06 kg0.25 cup (US)12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of coconut milk?
1 tablespoon of coconut milk is 14.4 grams, or 0.51 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of coconut milk is 7.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 28.8 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 coconut milk converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of coconut milk?
1 tablespoon of coconut milk is 14.4 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 7.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 28.8 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 coconut milk in grams
How many tablespoons of coconut milk is 14.4 grams?
14.4 grams of coconut milk is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 tablespoon of coconut milk in ounces?
1 tablespoon of coconut milk is 0.51 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.25 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 1.02 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon coconut milk in ounces
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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