Convert Palm Sugar from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of palm sugar?

1 US cup of palm sugar (coconut sugar) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of palm sugar is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of palm sugar is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of palm sugar is 4 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • 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 palm sugar weighs about 12 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 11.8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 16 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake. An extra spoon mainly makes it sweeter.

Palm sugar is an unrefined sweetener made from the sap of palm trees, with a rich caramel flavour and subtle earthy notes. One metric cup (250 ml) of palm sugar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. When a recipe calls for palm sugar in cups but you prefer to measure by weight, this converter handles the calculation.

Palm sugar is sold as blocks, pastes, and fine granules, and each form packs into a cup differently. Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping, especially with blocks that need grating first.

Also known as

  • coconut sugar
  • jaggery
  • gula melaka

Related Palm Sugar Ingredients

Brown sugar has a similar caramel depth and is the most common everyday swap for palm sugar. Brown sugar is moister and heavier by cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh when substituting and expect a slightly softer, sweeter result. See what 1 US cup of brown sugar is in tablespoons.

Raw sugar is a dry, coarse cane sugar with a faint caramel note and similar weight per cup (200 g). It lacks palm sugar's earthy depth but works as a 1:1 swap by weight in recipes where the flavour difference is minor. See what 1 US cup of raw sugar is in tablespoons.

Molasses is the dark syrup behind the earthy, bittersweet notes found in unrefined sugars like palm sugar. A small amount of molasses stirred into white sugar can approximate the flavour when palm sugar is unavailable. See what 1 US cup of molasses is in tablespoons.

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Palm Sugar Measurement Converter

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16 Tablespoon

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Common Palm Sugar Conversions

Here are the most common palm sugar conversions from cups (US) to tablespoons.

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Palm Sugar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting palm sugar from Cup (US) to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cup(US)tbspcupgramsounceslbkgtsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup48 g1.69 oz0.11 lb0.05 kg12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup96 g3.38 oz0.21 lb0.1 kg24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup192 g6.77 oz0.42 lb0.19 kg48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup384 g13.54 oz0.85 lb0.38 kg96 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of palm sugar in tablespoons?
1 US cup of palm sugar is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of palm sugar is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the palm sugar converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of palm sugar?
1.5 US cups of palm sugar is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of palm sugar is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of palm sugar in tablespoons?
2 US cups of palm sugar is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of palm sugar is 16 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many US cups of palm sugar is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of palm sugar is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are palm sugar and coconut sugar the same thing?
Yes. Coconut sugar is another name for palm sugar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of palm sugar is 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) palm sugar in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of palm sugar is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of palm sugar is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) palm sugar in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of palm sugar is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of palm sugar is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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