Convert Grated Carrot from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of grated carrot?

1 US cup of grated carrot (shredded carrot) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of grated carrot is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of grated carrot is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of grated carrot is 4 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • 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 grated carrot weighs about 6.6 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 6.5 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 8.8 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Many carrot cake and muffin recipes measure grated carrot in cups, but the gram weight depends on how loosely the carrot is packed. One metric cup (250 ml) of raw grated carrot weighs 110 g (3.88 oz). This converter moves between cups, grams, tablespoons, and more.

Grated carrot can be loosely or firmly packed in a cup, shifting the weight by 20 g or more. Measuring by grams keeps the moisture and texture of your bake consistent.

Also known as

  • shredded carrot

Related Grated Carrot Ingredients

Diced carrots (frozen) are pre-cut and ready from the freezer. They weigh slightly more per cup (130 g vs 110 g) and work best in soups and stews; grated carrot is the choice for cakes, muffins, and slaws. See what 1 US cup of diced carrots (frozen) is in tablespoons.

Starting from whole carrots? The carrot converter works out how many to buy for the cup count a recipe needs, across small, medium, and large sizes. See our Carrot converter.

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Grated Carrot Measurement Converter

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Result

16 Tablespoon

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Common Grated Carrot Conversions

Here are the most common grated carrot conversions from cups (US) to tablespoons.

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Grated Carrot Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting grated carrot from Cup (US) to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup26.4 g0.93 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup52.8 g1.86 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup105.6 g3.72 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup211.2 g7.45 oz96 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of grated carrot in tablespoons?
1 US cup of grated carrot is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of grated carrot is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. 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 grated carrot converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of grated carrot?
1.5 US cups of grated carrot is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of grated carrot is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of grated carrot in tablespoons?
2 US cups of grated carrot is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of grated carrot is 16 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many US cups of grated carrot is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of grated carrot is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are grated carrot and shredded carrot the same thing?
Yes. Shredded carrot is another name for grated carrot, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of grated carrot is 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) grated carrot in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of grated carrot is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of grated carrot is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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 cup (US) grated carrot in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of grated carrot is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of grated carrot is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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.

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