Convert Cream of Tartar from Grams to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 15 grams of cream of tartar?

15 grams of cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) is 1.25 tablespoons. 7.5 grams of cream of tartar is 0.63 tablespoons. 22.5 grams of cream of tartar is 1.88 tablespoons. 30 grams of cream of tartar is 2.5 tablespoons. 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 cream of tartar weighs about 12 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 11.8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 16 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Cream of tartar is a fine white powder left behind in wine barrels during fermentation, used in baking to stabilise egg whites, prevent sugar crystallisation, and activate baking soda. One metric cup (250 ml) of cream of tartar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 4 grams.

Cream of tartar is potent in small amounts. Even a quarter teaspoon makes a measurable difference to a meringue. Measuring by weight avoids the over-packing that comes with scooping, keeping results consistent.

Also known as

  • potassium bitartrate
  • potassium hydrogen tartrate

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Baking powder contains cream of tartar as its acid component. If a recipe uses cream of tartar and baking soda together as a leavening pair, use the baking powder converter to find the right replacement amount. See what 15 grams of baking powder is in tablespoons.

Cream of tartar is often paired with baking soda to create a leavening reaction. The baking soda converter covers gram and teaspoon conversions for the other half of the duo. See what 15 grams of baking soda (bicarb) is in tablespoons.

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1.25 Tablespoon

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Common Cream of Tartar Conversions

Here are the most common cream of tartar conversions from grams to tablespoons.

GramsTablespoons
25 g2.08 tbsp
50 g4.17 tbsp
75 g6.25 tbsp
100 g8.33 tbsp
125 g10.42 tbsp
150 g12.5 tbsp
175 g14.58 tbsp
200 g16.67 tbsp
250 g20.83 tbsp
300 g25 tbsp
400 g33.33 tbsp
500 g41.67 tbsp

Cream of Tartar Conversion Chart

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

gramstbspcupouncescup(US)tsppinch
100 g8.33 tbsp0.5 cup3.53 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp400 pinch
150 g12.5 tbsp0.75 cup5.29 oz0.78 cup (US)37.5 tsp600 pinch
250 g20.83 tbsp1.25 cup8.81 oz1.3 cup (US)62.5 tsp1000 pinch
500 g41.67 tbsp2.5 cup17.63 oz2.6 cup (US)125 tsp2000 pinch
750 g62.5 tbsp3.75 cup26.44 oz3.91 cup (US)187.5 tsp3000 pinch

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

For the reverse conversion, see 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar in grams.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 15 grams of cream of tartar in tablespoons?
15 grams of cream of tartar is 1.25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 30 grams of cream of tartar is 2.5 tablespoons and 7.5 grams is 0.63 tablespoons. 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 cream of tartar converter
How many tablespoons is 22.5 grams of cream of tartar?
22.5 grams of cream of tartar is 1.88 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 15 grams of cream of tartar is 1.25 tablespoons and 30 grams is 2.5 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 30 grams of cream of tartar in tablespoons?
30 grams of cream of tartar is 2.5 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 15 grams of cream of tartar is 1.25 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many grams of cream of tartar is 1.25 tablespoons?
1.25 tablespoons of cream of tartar is 15 grams. 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 grams but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 15 grams of potassium bitartrate in tablespoons?
Potassium bitartrate is another name for cream of tartar, so 15 grams of potassium bitartrate is 1.25 tablespoons, exactly the same as cream of tartar. The figure does not change with the name: 30 grams is 2.5 tablespoons and 7.5 grams is 0.63 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are cream of tartar and potassium bitartrate the same thing?
Yes. Potassium bitartrate is another name for cream of tartar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 15 grams of cream of tartar is 1.25 tablespoons under either name, and 30 grams is 2.5 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.

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