Convert Palm Sugar from Tablespoon to Cup (US)
How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of palm sugar?
1 tablespoon of palm sugar (coconut sugar) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of palm sugar is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of palm sugar is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of palm sugar is 0.02 US cups. 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.
- 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.
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Common Palm Sugar Conversions
Here are the most common palm sugar conversions from tablespoons to cups (US).
| Tablespoons | Cups (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.06 cups (US) |
| 2 tbsp | 0.13 cups (US) |
| 3 tbsp | 0.19 cups (US) |
| 4 tbsp | 0.25 cups (US) |
| 6 tbsp | 0.38 cups (US) |
| 8 tbsp | 0.5 cups (US) |
| 10 tbsp | 0.63 cups (US) |
| 12 tbsp | 0.75 cups (US) |
| 16 tbsp | 1 cup (US) |
This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the tablespoons to cups (US) volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of palm sugar in US cups?
- 1 tablespoon of palm sugar is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of palm sugar is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US cups. 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 US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of palm sugar?
- 1.5 tablespoons of palm sugar is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of palm sugar is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 tablespoons of palm sugar in US cups?
- 2 tablespoons of palm sugar is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of palm sugar is 0.06 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
- How many tablespoons of palm sugar is 0.06 US cups?
- 0.06 US cups of palm sugar is 0.96 tablespoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- What is 1/2 tbsp palm sugar in US cups?
- 1/2 tablespoon of palm sugar is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of palm sugar is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. 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 above for the common ones.
Related to Palm Sugar
Brown Sugar
Brown sugar is the closest everyday substitute for palm sugar, with similar caramel depth. Use the same weight rather than the same cup, since brown sugar packs heavier at 220 g a cup against 200 g, and expect a slightly sweeter, more uniform flavour without the earthy notes. Dark brown sugar is a better match than light. See our Brown Sugar converter.
Raw Sugar
Raw sugar matches palm sugar in weight per cup (200 g each) and has a subtle caramel note. The earthy depth of palm sugar is absent, but the swap works well in recipes where strong spices or other flavours dominate. See our Raw Sugar converter.
Molasses
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.
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