How many grams is 1 tablespoon of fusilli?

1 tablespoon of fusilli is 6 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 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 fusilli is 6 grams?

6 grams of fusilli 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.

Is this dry or cooked fusilli?

The weights on this page are for dry, uncooked fusilli straight from the bag, which is how recipes normally list it. Fusilli takes on water as it boils, so it roughly doubles in volume and gains weight from the water it absorbs. One cup of dry fusilli cooks up to close to two cups. When a recipe is unclear, check whether it means dry or cooked.

Convert Fusilli from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of fusilli?

1 tablespoon of fusilli (pasta twirls) is 6 grams, about 0.21 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of fusilli is 3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 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 fusilli weighs about 6 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 5.9 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 8 grams.
A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
These figures are for dry, uncooked fusilli. Cooked, it roughly doubles in volume as the spirals absorb water, so one cup of dry fusilli yields close to two cups cooked. Weigh dry for the most reliable result.

Fusilli is a corkscrew-shaped pasta, prized for the way its spirals catch chunky sauces in pasta salads and bakes. One metric cup (250 ml) of dry fusilli weighs around 100 grams or 3.53 ounces. When a recipe lists fusilli in cups but you are working from a bag and scales, converting by weight keeps the portion right.

Fusilli's twists trap a lot of air, so it is the lightest of the common pasta shapes by the cup. Weighing in grams cuts out that variation and keeps your portions steady.

Also known as

pasta twirls
rotini
pasta spirals

Short curved tubes that pack denser per cup (115 g vs 100 g). Swap 1:1 by volume in baked dishes and salads. See our Macaroni converter.

Angled tubes, a little heavier per cup (110 g vs 100 g). Swap 1:1 by volume where a sturdier shape works. See our Penne converter.

No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

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Common Fusilli Conversions

Here are the most common fusilli conversions from tablespoons to grams.

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	6 g
2 tbsp	12 g
3 tbsp	18 g
4 tbsp	24 g
6 tbsp	36 g
8 tbsp	48 g
10 tbsp	60 g
12 tbsp	72 g
16 tbsp	96 g

Fusilli Conversion Chart

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

tbsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tsp
1 tbsp	0.06 cup	6 g	0.21 oz	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp
2 tbsp	0.12 cup	12 g	0.42 oz	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp
3 tbsp	0.18 cup	18 g	0.64 oz	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp
4 tbsp	0.24 cup	24 g	0.85 oz	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of fusilli?: 1 tablespoon of fusilli is 6 grams, or 0.21 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of fusilli is 3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 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 fusilli converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of fusilli?: 1 tablespoon of fusilli is 6 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 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 fusilli is 6 grams?: 6 grams of fusilli 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.
Is this dry or cooked fusilli?: The weights on this page are for dry, uncooked fusilli straight from the bag, which is how recipes normally list it. Fusilli takes on water as it boils, so it roughly doubles in volume and gains weight from the water it absorbs. One cup of dry fusilli cooks up to close to two cups. When a recipe is unclear, check whether it means dry or cooked.

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