How many grams is 1 tablespoon of macaroni?

1 tablespoon of macaroni is 6.9 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 3.45 grams and 2 tablespoons is 13.8 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.

How many tablespoons of macaroni is 6.9 grams?

6.9 grams of macaroni is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

Is this dry or cooked macaroni?

The weights on this page are for dry, uncooked macaroni straight from the bag, which is how recipes usually list it. Macaroni absorbs water as it boils, so it roughly doubles in volume and gains weight from the water it takes on. One cup of dry macaroni cooks up to close to two cups. To be sure which a recipe means, check whether it says dry or cooked.

Convert Macaroni from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of macaroni?

1 tablespoon of macaroni (elbow macaroni) is 6.9 grams, about 0.24 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of macaroni is 3.45 grams and 2 tablespoons is 13.8 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 macaroni weighs about 6.9 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 6.8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 9.2 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 macaroni. Cooked, it roughly doubles in volume as the tubes soak up water, so one cup of dry macaroni yields close to two cups cooked. Weigh dry for the most reliable result.

Macaroni is a short, curved tube pasta, the backbone of mac and cheese, pasta bakes, and cold pasta salads. One metric cup (250 ml) of dry macaroni weighs around 115 grams or 4.06 ounces. When a recipe lists macaroni in cups but you are working from a bag and scales, converting by weight keeps the portion right.

Dry macaroni tubes pack loosely in a cup with plenty of air between them, so the gram weight shifts with how the cup is filled. Weighing in grams gives you a consistent portion every time, batch after batch.

Also known as

elbow macaroni
elbows
macaroni pasta

Straight tube pasta with angled ends, a touch lighter per cup (110 g vs 115 g). Swap 1:1 by volume in pasta bakes and salads. See our Penne converter.

Corkscrew spirals that trap more sauce and pack lighter per cup (100 g vs 115 g). Swap 1:1 by volume where a twirled shape suits the dish. See our Fusilli converter.

No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

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Common Macaroni Conversions

Here are the most common macaroni conversions from tablespoons to grams.

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	6.9 g
2 tbsp	13.8 g
3 tbsp	20.7 g
4 tbsp	27.6 g
6 tbsp	41.4 g
8 tbsp	55.2 g
10 tbsp	69 g
12 tbsp	82.8 g
16 tbsp	110.4 g

Macaroni Conversion Chart

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

tbsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tsp
1 tbsp	0.06 cup	6.9 g	0.24 oz	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp
2 tbsp	0.12 cup	13.8 g	0.49 oz	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp
3 tbsp	0.18 cup	20.7 g	0.73 oz	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp
4 tbsp	0.24 cup	27.6 g	0.97 oz	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of macaroni?: 1 tablespoon of macaroni is 6.9 grams, or 0.24 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of macaroni is 3.45 grams and 2 tablespoons is 13.8 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 macaroni converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of macaroni?: 1 tablespoon of macaroni is 6.9 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 3.45 grams and 2 tablespoons is 13.8 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.
How many tablespoons of macaroni is 6.9 grams?: 6.9 grams of macaroni is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Is this dry or cooked macaroni?: The weights on this page are for dry, uncooked macaroni straight from the bag, which is how recipes usually list it. Macaroni absorbs water as it boils, so it roughly doubles in volume and gains weight from the water it takes on. One cup of dry macaroni cooks up to close to two cups. To be sure which a recipe means, check whether it says dry or cooked.

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