Convert Mascarpone from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of mascarpone?

1 tablespoon of mascarpone (mascarpone cheese) is 14.4 grams, about 0.51 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of mascarpone is 7.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 28.8 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 mascarpone weighs about 14.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 14.2 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 19.2 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Mascarpone is a rich Italian fresh cheese made by curdling cream with citric or tartaric acid, giving it a smooth, spoonable texture and a fat content of around 40%. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 240 grams or 8.47 ounces. It is the signature cheese in tiramisu and also turns up in buttercream frostings, cheesecakes, and pasta sauces.

Mascarpone is sold in 250 g tubs, but recipes often call for cups or tablespoons. Converting between the two stops you reaching for a second tub mid-recipe or wasting the end of one.

Also known as

  • mascarpone cheese
  • Italian cream cheese

Cream cheese is firmer and tangier than mascarpone, with a fat content of around 33% to mascarpone's 40%. They are close in weight (230 g vs 240 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in cheesecakes and frostings; expect a slightly less rich, more tangy result with cream cheese. See cream cheese in tablespoons.

Ricotta is grainier and far lower in fat than mascarpone (258 g vs 240 g per cup), with around 13% fat. Swap 1:1 by volume in fillings only when a grainier, lighter result is fine; smooth fillings need straining or blending first. See ricotta in tablespoons.

Crème fraîche is cultured cream with a tangy bite that mascarpone lacks. They are close in weight (230 g vs 240 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in sauces and toppings; mascarpone gives a sweeter, richer result and is the one to reach for in tiramisu or buttercream. See crème fraîche in tablespoons.

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Common Mascarpone Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp14.4 g
2 tbsp28.8 g
3 tbsp43.2 g
4 tbsp57.6 g
6 tbsp86.4 g
8 tbsp115.2 g
10 tbsp144 g
12 tbsp172.8 g
16 tbsp230.4 g

Mascarpone Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup14.4 g0.51 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup28.8 g1.02 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup43.2 g1.52 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup57.6 g2.03 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of mascarpone?
1 tablespoon of mascarpone is 14.4 grams, or 0.51 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of mascarpone is 7.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 28.8 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 mascarpone converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of mascarpone?
1 tablespoon of mascarpone is 14.4 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 7.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 28.8 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 mascarpone in grams
How many tablespoons of mascarpone is 14.4 grams?
14.4 grams of mascarpone 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.
What is 1 tablespoon of mascarpone in ounces?
1 tablespoon of mascarpone is 0.51 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.25 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 1.02 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 mascarpone 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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