How many grams is 1 tablespoon of penne?

1 tablespoon of penne is 6.6 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 3.3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 13.2 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.

How many tablespoons of penne is 6.6 grams?

6.6 grams of penne 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.

Is this dry or cooked penne?

The weights on this page are for dry, uncooked penne straight from the bag, the way most recipes list it. Penne soaks up water as it boils, so it roughly doubles in volume and gains weight from the water it absorbs. One cup of dry penne cooks up to close to two cups. If a recipe is unclear, check whether it specifies dry or cooked.

Convert Penne from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of penne?

1 tablespoon of penne (penne pasta) is 6.6 grams, about 0.23 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of penne is 3.3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 13.2 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 penne weighs about 6.6 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 6.5 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 8.8 grams.
A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
These figures are for dry, uncooked penne. Cooked, it roughly doubles in volume as the tubes fill with water, so one cup of dry penne yields close to two cups cooked. Weigh dry for the most reliable result.

Penne is a straight tube pasta cut on an angle at each end, popular in baked pasta dishes, arrabbiata, and creamy sauces. One metric cup (250 ml) of dry penne weighs around 110 grams or 3.88 ounces. When a recipe gives penne in cups but you are scooping from a bag, converting by weight keeps the portion right.

Penne tubes are long and hollow, so they pile into a cup unevenly with large gaps. Weighing in grams sidesteps that guesswork and gives you the same portion every time.

Also known as

penne pasta
penne rigate
quill pasta

Short curved tubes, slightly heavier per cup (115 g vs 110 g). Swap 1:1 by volume in mac and cheese and pasta bakes. See our Macaroni converter.

Corkscrew spirals that hold chunky sauces well and pack lighter per cup (100 g vs 110 g). Swap 1:1 by volume. See our Fusilli converter.

No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

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Common Penne Conversions

Here are the most common penne conversions from tablespoons to grams.

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	6.6 g
2 tbsp	13.2 g
3 tbsp	19.8 g
4 tbsp	26.4 g
6 tbsp	39.6 g
8 tbsp	52.8 g
10 tbsp	66 g
12 tbsp	79.2 g
16 tbsp	105.6 g

Penne Conversion Chart

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

tbsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tsp
1 tbsp	0.06 cup	6.6 g	0.23 oz	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp
2 tbsp	0.12 cup	13.2 g	0.47 oz	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp
3 tbsp	0.18 cup	19.8 g	0.7 oz	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp
4 tbsp	0.24 cup	26.4 g	0.93 oz	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of penne?: 1 tablespoon of penne is 6.6 grams, or 0.23 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of penne is 3.3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 13.2 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 penne converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of penne?: 1 tablespoon of penne is 6.6 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 3.3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 13.2 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.
How many tablespoons of penne is 6.6 grams?: 6.6 grams of penne 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.
Is this dry or cooked penne?: The weights on this page are for dry, uncooked penne straight from the bag, the way most recipes list it. Penne soaks up water as it boils, so it roughly doubles in volume and gains weight from the water it absorbs. One cup of dry penne cooks up to close to two cups. If a recipe is unclear, check whether it specifies dry or cooked.

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