Convert Fusilli from Tablespoon to Grams

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of fusilli?

1 tablespoon of fusilli (pasta twirls) is 6 grams. 2 tablespoons of fusilli is 12 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of fusilli is 3 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of fusilli is 1.5 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.

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp6 g
2 tbsp12 g
3 tbsp18 g
4 tbsp24 g
6 tbsp36 g
8 tbsp48 g
10 tbsp60 g
12 tbsp72 g
16 tbsp96 g

Fusilli Conversion Chart

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

tbspgramscupouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp6 g0.06 cup0.21 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp12 g0.12 cup0.42 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp18 g0.18 cup0.64 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp24 g0.24 cup0.85 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of fusilli in grams?
1 tablespoon of fusilli is 6 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of fusilli is 12 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 3 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 fusilli converter
How many grams is 1.5 tablespoons of fusilli?
1.5 tablespoons of fusilli is 9 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of fusilli is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 tablespoons of fusilli in grams?
2 tablespoons of fusilli is 12 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of fusilli is 6 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 fusilli is 6 grams?
6 grams of fusilli 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 pasta twirls?
Pasta twirls is another name for fusilli, so 1 tablespoon of pasta twirls is 6 grams, exactly the same as fusilli. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 12 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 3 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are fusilli and pasta twirls the same thing?
Yes. Pasta twirls is another name for fusilli, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of fusilli is 6 grams under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 12 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tbsp fusilli in grams?
1/2 tablespoon of fusilli is 3 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of fusilli is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 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.
What is 1/4 tbsp fusilli in grams?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of fusilli is 1.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of fusilli is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 grams. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.
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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