Convert Palm Sugar from Pounds to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 pound of palm sugar?

1 pound of palm sugar (coconut sugar) is 37.8 tablespoons. 2 pounds of palm sugar is 75.6 tablespoons. 1/2 pound of palm sugar is 18.9 tablespoons. 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) of palm sugar is 9.45 tablespoons. 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 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

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 our Brown Sugar converter.

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 our Raw Sugar converter.

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 our Molasses converter.

Out of palm sugar? See palm sugar substitutes →

No scale? The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale removes the guesswork.

Palm Sugar Measurement Converter

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Common Palm Sugar Conversions

Here are the most common palm sugar conversions from pounds to tablespoons.

PoundsTablespoons
1 lb37.8 tbsp
2 lb75.6 tbsp
4 lb151.2 tbsp
6 lb226.8 tbsp

Palm Sugar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting palm sugar from Pounds to Tablespoon and other measurements.

lbtbspcupgramsounceskgcup(US)tsp
1 lb37.8 tbsp2.27 cup453.59 g15.99 oz0.45 kg2.36 cup (US)113.4 tsp
2 lb75.6 tbsp4.54 cup907.18 g31.98 oz0.91 kg4.72 cup (US)226.8 tsp
4 lb151.2 tbsp9.07 cup1814.37 g63.96 oz1.81 kg9.45 cup (US)453.59 tsp
6 lb226.8 tbsp13.61 cup2721.55 g95.93 oz2.72 kg14.17 cup (US)680.39 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 pound of palm sugar in tablespoons?
1 pound of palm sugar is 37.8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 pounds of palm sugar is 75.6 tablespoons and 0.5 pounds is 18.9 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 pounds of palm sugar?
1.5 pounds of palm sugar is 56.7 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of palm sugar is 37.8 tablespoons and 2 pounds is 75.6 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 pounds of palm sugar in tablespoons?
2 pounds of palm sugar is 75.6 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 pound of palm sugar is 37.8 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 pounds of palm sugar is 37.8 tablespoons?
37.8 tablespoons of palm sugar is 1 pound. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and pounds without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists pounds but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many tablespoons is 1 pound of coconut sugar?
Coconut sugar is another name for palm sugar, so 1 pound of coconut sugar is 37.8 tablespoons, exactly the same as palm sugar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 pounds is 75.6 tablespoons and 0.5 pounds is 18.9 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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 pound of palm sugar is 37.8 tablespoons under either name, and 2 pounds is 75.6 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 lb palm sugar in tablespoons?
1/2 pound of palm sugar is 18.9 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of palm sugar is 37.8 tablespoons and 2 pounds is 75.6 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 lb palm sugar in tablespoons?
1/4 pound (0.25 pound) of palm sugar is 9.45 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of palm sugar is 37.8 tablespoons and 2 pounds is 75.6 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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