Convert Ground Coffee from Tablespoon
How much is 1 tablespoon of ground coffee?
1 tablespoon of ground coffee (coffee grounds) is 5.4 grams, about 0.19 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of ground coffee is 2.7 grams and 2 tablespoons is 10.8 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 ground coffee weighs about 5.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 5.3 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 7.2 grams.
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
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Common Ground Coffee Conversions
Here are the most common ground coffee conversions from tablespoons to grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 5.4 g |
| 2 tbsp | 10.8 g |
| 3 tbsp | 16.2 g |
| 4 tbsp | 21.6 g |
| 6 tbsp | 32.4 g |
| 8 tbsp | 43.2 g |
| 10 tbsp | 54 g |
| 12 tbsp | 64.8 g |
| 16 tbsp | 86.4 g |
Ground Coffee Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting ground coffee from Tablespoon to other measurements.
| tbsp | cup | grams | ounces | cup(US) | tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.06 cup | 5.4 g | 0.19 oz | 0.06 cup (US) | 3 tsp |
| 2 tbsp | 0.12 cup | 10.8 g | 0.38 oz | 0.13 cup (US) | 6 tsp |
| 3 tbsp | 0.18 cup | 16.2 g | 0.57 oz | 0.19 cup (US) | 9 tsp |
| 4 tbsp | 0.24 cup | 21.6 g | 0.76 oz | 0.25 cup (US) | 12 tsp |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is 1 tablespoon of ground coffee?
- 1 tablespoon of ground coffee is 5.4 grams, or 0.19 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of ground coffee is 2.7 grams and 2 tablespoons is 10.8 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 ground coffee converter
- How much is 1 tablespoon of ground coffee in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of ground coffee is 5.4 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 2.7 grams and 2 tablespoons is 10.8 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 ground coffee in grams
- How much is 1 tablespoon of ground coffee in ounces?
- 1 tablespoon of ground coffee is 0.19 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.1 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.38 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 ground coffee 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
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