Convert Olive Oil from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of olive oil?

1 tablespoon of olive oil (EVOO) is 12.96 grams, about 0.46 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of olive oil is 6.48 grams and 2 tablespoons is 25.92 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 olive oil weighs about 13 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 12.8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 17.3 grams.

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Common Olive Oil Conversions

Here are the most common olive oil conversions from tablespoons to grams.

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp12.96 g
2 tbsp25.92 g
3 tbsp38.88 g
4 tbsp51.84 g
6 tbsp77.76 g
8 tbsp103.68 g
10 tbsp129.6 g
12 tbsp155.52 g
16 tbsp207.36 g

Olive Oil Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tspmlfl oz
1 tbsp0.06 cup12.96 g0.46 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp0.12 cup25.92 g0.91 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp0.18 cup38.88 g1.37 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp0.24 cup51.84 g1.83 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of olive oil?
1 tablespoon of olive oil is 12.96 grams, or 0.46 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of olive oil is 6.48 grams and 2 tablespoons is 25.92 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 olive oil converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of olive oil?
1 tablespoon of olive oil is 12.96 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6.48 grams and 2 tablespoons is 25.92 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 olive oil in grams
How many tablespoons of olive oil is 12.96 grams?
12.96 grams of olive oil 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 olive oil in ounces?
1 tablespoon of olive oil is 0.46 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.23 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.91 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 olive oil 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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