Convert Plain Flour from Grams to Tablespoon
How many tablespoons is 100 grams of plain flour?
100 grams of plain flour (All-Purpose Flour) is 11.9 tablespoons. 200 grams of plain flour is 23.81 tablespoons. 50 grams of plain flour is 5.95 tablespoons. 25 grams of plain flour is 2.98 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 plain flour weighs about 8.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 8.3 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 11.2 grams.
- Over about 150 g of plain flour is more than a cup, so a cup measure is quicker than counting out tablespoons. One metric cup of plain flour is 16.67 tablespoons and weighs 140 g. Use the cups converter instead →
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
- Flour settles, so a cup's weight depends on how it is filled. This page uses 140 g for a metric cup spooned and levelled. Sifted it can drop to about 125 g; scooped and packed it can reach 160 g. Weigh for the most reliable result.
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Related Plain Flour Ingredients
Cake flour is softer and lower in protein than plain flour (around 7 to 9% vs 10 to 12%), giving a more tender crumb. It is lighter per cup (130 g vs 140 g); for a quick stand-in when out of cake flour, sift 1 cup of plain flour with 2 tablespoons removed and replaced with cornstarch. See what 100 grams of cake flour is in tablespoons.
Bread flour carries more protein than plain flour (around 12 to 14% vs 10 to 12%), giving stronger gluten and a chewier crumb in yeasted bakes. It is slightly heavier per cup (150 g vs 140 g); swap by weight in pizza, sandwich loaves, and bagels for a more open, chewy texture. See what 100 grams of bread flour is in tablespoons.
Self-raising flour is plain flour with baking powder already blended in, matched in weight per cup (140 g each). Use the self-raising flour calculator to make your own from plain flour, or swap to plain flour and add your own leavener. See what 100 grams of self raising flour is in tablespoons.
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Common Plain Flour Conversions
Here are the most common plain flour conversions from grams to tablespoons.
| Grams | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 25 g | 2.98 tbsp |
| 50 g | 5.95 tbsp |
| 75 g | 8.93 tbsp |
| 100 g | 11.9 tbsp |
| 125 g | 14.88 tbsp |
| 150 g | 17.86 tbsp |
| 175 g | 20.83 tbsp |
| 200 g | 23.81 tbsp |
| 250 g | 29.76 tbsp |
| 300 g | 35.71 tbsp |
| 400 g | 47.62 tbsp |
| 500 g | 59.52 tbsp |
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 plain flour in grams.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tablespoons is 100 grams of plain flour?
- 100 grams of plain flour is 11.9 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 200 grams is 23.81 tablespoons and 50 grams is 5.95 tablespoons. These are the amounts recipes call for most, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Past about a cup it is quicker to weigh or use a cup measure than to count out tablespoons. Open the plain flour converter
- How many tablespoons is 200 grams of plain flour?
- 200 grams of plain flour is 23.81 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 100 grams is 11.9 tablespoons and 50 grams is 5.95 tablespoons. These are the amounts recipes call for most, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Past about a cup it is quicker to weigh or use a cup measure than to count out tablespoons.
- What is 50g plain flour in tablespoons?
- 50 grams of plain flour is 5.95 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 100 grams is 11.9 tablespoons and 200 grams is 23.81 tablespoons. These are the amounts recipes call for most, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Past about a cup it is quicker to weigh or use a cup measure than to count out tablespoons.
- What is 25g plain flour in tablespoons?
- 25 grams of plain flour is 2.98 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 100 grams is 11.9 tablespoons and 200 grams is 23.81 tablespoons. These are the amounts recipes call for most, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Past about a cup it is quicker to weigh or use a cup measure than to count out tablespoons.
- How much is 100 grams of All-Purpose Flour in tablespoons?
- All-Purpose Flour is another name for plain flour, so 100 grams of All-Purpose Flour is 11.9 tablespoons, exactly the same as plain flour. The figure does not change with the name: 200 grams is 23.81 tablespoons and 50 grams is 5.95 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.