Convert Mayonnaise from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise?

1 tablespoon of mayonnaise (mayo) is 13.8 grams, about 0.49 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of mayonnaise is 6.9 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27.6 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 mayonnaise weighs about 13.8 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 13.6 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 18.4 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Mayonnaise is a thick emulsion of oil, egg yolk, and an acid such as vinegar or lemon juice. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 230 grams or 8.11 ounces. Most cooks reach for it as a sandwich spread or salad dressing base, but it also keeps cakes and quick breads moist when used in place of oil or sour cream.

Jars of mayonnaise are sold by volume in millilitres or by weight in grams, while recipes mix cups, tablespoons, and grams. Converting between the three saves you over-spooning into a chocolate cake batter that calls for half a cup.

Also known as

  • mayo
  • real mayonnaise

Sour cream is tangier and slightly heavier than mayonnaise (250 g vs 230 g per cup). They swap 1:1 in dressings, slaws, and dips, with mayonnaise giving a richer, less tangy result. In cake batters that lean on sour cream for tenderness, mayonnaise is a workable stand-in since both are mostly fat and water. See sour cream in tablespoons.

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Common Mayonnaise Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp13.8 g
2 tbsp27.6 g
3 tbsp41.4 g
4 tbsp55.2 g
6 tbsp82.8 g
8 tbsp110.4 g
10 tbsp138 g
12 tbsp165.6 g
16 tbsp220.8 g

Mayonnaise Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup13.8 g0.49 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup27.6 g0.97 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup41.4 g1.46 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup55.2 g1.95 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise?
1 tablespoon of mayonnaise is 13.8 grams, or 0.49 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of mayonnaise is 6.9 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27.6 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 mayonnaise converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise?
1 tablespoon of mayonnaise is 13.8 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6.9 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27.6 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 mayonnaise in grams
How many tablespoons of mayonnaise is 13.8 grams?
13.8 grams of mayonnaise 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 mayonnaise in ounces?
1 tablespoon of mayonnaise is 0.49 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.24 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.97 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 mayonnaise 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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