Convert Palm Sugar from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of palm sugar?

1 tablespoon of palm sugar (coconut sugar) is 12 grams, about 0.42 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of palm sugar is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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 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 brown sugar 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 raw sugar 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 molasses in tablespoons.

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Palm Sugar Measurement Converter

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Common Palm Sugar Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp12 g
2 tbsp24 g
3 tbsp36 g
4 tbsp48 g
6 tbsp72 g
8 tbsp96 g
10 tbsp120 g
12 tbsp144 g
16 tbsp192 g

Palm Sugar Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup12 g0.42 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup24 g0.85 oz0.05 lb0.02 kg0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup36 g1.27 oz0.08 lb0.04 kg0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup48 g1.69 oz0.11 lb0.05 kg0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of palm sugar?
1 tablespoon of palm sugar is 12 grams, or 0.42 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of palm sugar is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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 palm sugar converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of palm sugar?
1 tablespoon of palm sugar is 12 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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 palm sugar in grams
How many tablespoons of palm sugar is 12 grams?
12 grams of palm sugar 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 palm sugar in ounces?
1 tablespoon of palm sugar is 0.42 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.21 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.85 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 palm sugar 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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