Convert Lemon Juice from Tablespoon
How much is 1 tablespoon of lemon juice?
1 tablespoon of lemon juice (fresh lemon juice) is 15.3 grams, about 0.54 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of lemon juice is 7.65 grams and 2 tablespoons is 30.6 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 lemon juice weighs about 15.3 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 15.1 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 20.4 grams.
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Related Lemon Juice Ingredients
White vinegar is sharper and more concentrated than lemon juice. Use roughly half the amount of white vinegar when substituting, and expect a neutral flavour without any citrus notes. See white vinegar in tablespoons.
Buttermilk is thicker and dairy-based, but both activate baking soda in a similar way. Stir 1 tablespoon of lemon juice into 1 cup of milk and let it sit for a few minutes to make a quick buttermilk substitute. See buttermilk in tablespoons.
Lime juice is sharper and more floral than lemon juice. Close in weight (248 g vs 255 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in dressings, marinades, and cocktails; expect a more aromatic finish. See lime juice in tablespoons.
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Common Lemon Juice Conversions
Here are the most common lemon juice conversions from tablespoons to grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 15.3 g |
| 2 tbsp | 30.6 g |
| 3 tbsp | 45.9 g |
| 4 tbsp | 61.2 g |
| 6 tbsp | 91.8 g |
| 8 tbsp | 122.4 g |
| 10 tbsp | 153 g |
| 12 tbsp | 183.6 g |
| 16 tbsp | 244.8 g |
Lemon Juice Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting lemon juice from Tablespoon to other measurements.
| tbsp | cup | grams | ounces | cup(US) | tsp | ml | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.06 cup | 15.3 g | 0.54 oz | 0.06 cup (US) | 3 tsp | 15 ml | 0.51 fl oz |
| 2 tbsp | 0.12 cup | 30.6 g | 1.08 oz | 0.13 cup (US) | 6 tsp | 30 ml | 1.01 fl oz |
| 3 tbsp | 0.18 cup | 45.9 g | 1.62 oz | 0.19 cup (US) | 9 tsp | 45 ml | 1.52 fl oz |
| 4 tbsp | 0.24 cup | 61.2 g | 2.16 oz | 0.25 cup (US) | 12 tsp | 60 ml | 2.03 fl oz |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is 1 tablespoon of lemon juice?
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice is 15.3 grams, or 0.54 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of lemon juice is 7.65 grams and 2 tablespoons is 30.6 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 lemon juice converter
- How much is 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice is 15.3 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 7.65 grams and 2 tablespoons is 30.6 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 lemon juice in grams
- How much is 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in ounces?
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice is 0.54 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.27 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 1.08 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 lemon juice 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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