Convert Plain Flour from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of plain flour?

1 tablespoon of plain flour (All-Purpose Flour) is 8.4 grams, about 0.3 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of plain flour is 4.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 16.8 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 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.
  • 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 cake flour 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 bread flour 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 self raising flour in tablespoons.

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Common Plain Flour Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp8.4 g
2 tbsp16.8 g
3 tbsp25.2 g
4 tbsp33.6 g
6 tbsp50.4 g
8 tbsp67.2 g
10 tbsp84 g
12 tbsp100.8 g
16 tbsp134.4 g

Plain Flour Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup8.4 g0.3 oz0.02 lb0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup16.8 g0.59 oz0.04 lb0.02 kg0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup25.2 g0.89 oz0.06 lb0.03 kg0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup33.6 g1.19 oz0.07 lb0.03 kg0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of plain flour?
1 tablespoon of plain flour is 8.4 grams, or 0.3 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of plain flour is 4.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 16.8 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 plain flour converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of plain flour?
1 tablespoon of plain flour is 8.4 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 4.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 16.8 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 plain flour in grams
How many tablespoons of plain flour is 8.4 grams?
8.4 grams of plain flour 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 plain flour in ounces?
1 tablespoon of plain flour is 0.3 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.15 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.59 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon plain flour in ounces
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
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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