Convert Ground Coffee from Tablespoon to Grams
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of ground coffee?
1 tablespoon of ground coffee (coffee grounds) is 5.4 grams. 2 tablespoons of ground coffee is 10.8 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of ground coffee is 2.7 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of ground coffee is 1.35 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 |
For tablespoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the tablespoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of ground coffee in tablespoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of ground coffee in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of ground coffee is 5.4 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of ground coffee is 10.8 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 2.7 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 ground coffee converter
- How many grams is 1.5 tablespoons of ground coffee?
- 1.5 tablespoons of ground coffee is 8.1 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of ground coffee is 5.4 grams and 2 tablespoons is 10.8 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 tablespoons of ground coffee in grams?
- 2 tablespoons of ground coffee is 10.8 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of ground coffee is 5.4 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 ground coffee is 5.4 grams?
- 5.4 grams of ground coffee 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 above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds in grams?
- Coffee grounds is another name for ground coffee, so 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds is 5.4 grams, exactly the same as ground coffee. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 10.8 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 2.7 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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