How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar?

1 tablespoon of cream of tartar is 12 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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.

How many tablespoons of cream of tartar is 12 grams?

12 grams of cream of tartar 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 cream of tartar in ounces?

1 tablespoon of cream of tartar is 0.42 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.21 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.85 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.

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How much is 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar?

1 tablespoon of cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) is 12 grams, about 0.42 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of cream of tartar is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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 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

Related Cream of Tartar Ingredients

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 baking powder 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 baking soda (bicarb) in tablespoons.

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Common Cream of Tartar Conversions

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

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	12 g
2 tbsp	24 g
3 tbsp	36 g
4 tbsp	48 g
6 tbsp	72 g
8 tbsp	96 g
10 tbsp	120 g
12 tbsp	144 g
16 tbsp	192 g

Cream of Tartar Conversion Chart

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

tbsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tsp	pinch
1 tbsp	0.06 cup	12 g	0.42 oz	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp	48 pinch
2 tbsp	0.12 cup	24 g	0.85 oz	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp	96 pinch
3 tbsp	0.18 cup	36 g	1.27 oz	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp	144 pinch
4 tbsp	0.24 cup	48 g	1.69 oz	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp	192 pinch

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar?: 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar is 12 grams, or 0.42 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of cream of tartar is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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 cream of tartar converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar?: 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar is 12 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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 cream of tartar in grams
How many tablespoons of cream of tartar is 12 grams?: 12 grams of cream of tartar 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 cream of tartar in ounces?: 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar is 0.42 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.21 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.85 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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