Convert Cream of Tartar from Tablespoon to Grams

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar?

1 tablespoon of cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) is 12 grams. 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar is 24 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of cream of tartar is 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 →
  • 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

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 our Baking Powder converter.

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 our Baking Soda converter.

Out of cream of tartar? See cream of tartar substitutes →

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Common Cream of Tartar Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp12 g
2 tbsp24 g
3 tbsp36 g
4 tbsp48 g
6 tbsp72 g
8 tbsp96 g
10 tbsp120 g
12 tbsp144 g
16 tbsp192 g

Cream of Tartar Conversion Chart

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

tbspgramscupouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp12 g0.06 cup0.42 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp24 g0.12 cup0.85 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp36 g0.18 cup1.27 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp48 g0.24 cup1.69 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar?
1 tablespoon of cream of tartar is 12 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar is 24 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 6 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 cream of tartar converter
How many grams is 1.5 tablespoons of cream of tartar?
1.5 tablespoons of cream of tartar is 18 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar is 12 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar?
2 tablespoons of cream of tartar is 24 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar is 12 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 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 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 below cover both directions for any amount.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of potassium bitartrate?
Potassium bitartrate is another name for cream of tartar, so 1 tablespoon of potassium bitartrate is 12 grams, exactly the same as cream of tartar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 24 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 6 grams. 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. 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar is 12 grams under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 24 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
How many grams is 1/2 tablespoon of cream of tartar?
1/2 tablespoon of cream of tartar is 6 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar is 12 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 grams. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.

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