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 →
  • 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.

Plain flour (also known as all-purpose flour) is one of the most commonly used ingredients in baking and cooking. It has a moderate protein content, making it versatile enough for pastries, breads, sauces, and coatings. In the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, it’s called plain flour, while in the US and Canada, it’s known as all-purpose flour.

Since different countries use different measurement systems (and flour can settle when scooped), converting between grams, cups, and tablespoons helps ensure your recipes turn out just right. Use this page to easily convert plain flour for any recipe.

Also known as

  • All-Purpose Flour

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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 our Cake Flour converter.

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 our Bread Flour converter.

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 our Self Raising Flour converter.

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No scale? The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale removes the guesswork.

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Common Plain Flour Conversions

Here are the most common plain flour conversions from grams to tablespoons.

GramsTablespoons
25 g2.98 tbsp
50 g5.95 tbsp
75 g8.93 tbsp
100 g11.9 tbsp
125 g14.88 tbsp
150 g17.86 tbsp
175 g20.83 tbsp
200 g23.81 tbsp
250 g29.76 tbsp
300 g35.71 tbsp
400 g47.62 tbsp
500 g59.52 tbsp

Plain Flour Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting plain flour from Grams to Tablespoon and other measurements.

gramstbspcupouncescup(US)tsp
25 g2.98 tbsp0.18 cup0.88 oz0.19 cup (US)8.93 tsp
50 g5.95 tbsp0.36 cup1.76 oz0.37 cup (US)17.86 tsp
100 g11.9 tbsp0.71 cup3.53 oz0.74 cup (US)35.71 tsp
200 g23.81 tbsp1.43 cup7.05 oz1.49 cup (US)71.43 tsp
250 g29.76 tbsp1.79 cup8.82 oz1.86 cup (US)89.29 tsp
500 g59.52 tbsp3.57 cup17.64 oz3.72 cup (US)178.57 tsp

Converting other ingredients? Use the grams to tablespoons converter for a quick-reference table.

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 many tablespoons is 100 grams of All-Purpose Flour?
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.
Are plain flour and All-Purpose Flour the same thing?
Yes. All-Purpose Flour is another name for plain flour, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 100 grams of plain flour is 11.9 tablespoons under either name, and 200 grams is 23.81 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
Why does a cup of flour vary in weight?
Flour compresses easily, so how you fill the cup changes the weight. Spooned lightly and levelled, a metric cup of plain flour is about 140 grams. Sifted first it can fall to around 125 grams, while scooping straight from the bag and packing it down can push it to 160 grams. For consistent baking, weigh flour on a scale rather than measuring by cup.

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