Convert Plain Yoghurt from Tablespoon to Grams
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of plain yoghurt?
1 tablespoon of plain yoghurt (natural yoghurt) is 15.48 grams. 2 tablespoons of plain yoghurt is 30.96 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of plain yoghurt is 7.74 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of plain yoghurt is 3.87 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 plain yoghurt weighs about 15.5 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 15.3 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 20.6 grams.
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
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Related Plain Yoghurt Ingredients
Buttermilk is thinner and sharper than plain yoghurt. To use yoghurt in place of buttermilk, stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk into 1 cup of yoghurt to match the pourable texture; flavour stays close. See what 1 tablespoon of buttermilk is in grams.
Cream cheese is denser and richer than plain yoghurt (230 g vs 258 g per cup). Yoghurt won't hold a piped shape, so swap with care: it works in batters and dressings but not in stiff frostings or no-bake cheesecake fillings. See what 1 tablespoon of cream cheese is in grams.
Greek yoghurt is strained, so it's thicker and slightly denser than plain yoghurt (260 g vs 258 g per cup) with a richer mouthfeel. Swap 1:1 in cakes and quick breads; for dressings or marinades you may want to thin Greek yoghurt with a splash of milk. See what 1 tablespoon of greek yoghurt is in grams.
Sour cream is cultured cream with a higher fat content than plain yoghurt, so it tastes richer and feels thicker on the spoon. They are close in weight (250 g vs 258 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in cakes and dressings; sour cream gives a milder tang and a denser dip. See what 1 tablespoon of sour cream is in grams.
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Common Plain Yoghurt Conversions
Here are the most common plain yoghurt conversions from tablespoons to grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 15.48 g |
| 2 tbsp | 30.96 g |
| 3 tbsp | 46.44 g |
| 4 tbsp | 61.92 g |
| 6 tbsp | 92.88 g |
| 8 tbsp | 123.84 g |
| 10 tbsp | 154.8 g |
| 12 tbsp | 185.76 g |
| 16 tbsp | 247.68 g |
For tablespoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the tablespoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of plain yoghurt in tablespoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of plain yoghurt in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of plain yoghurt is 15.48 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of plain yoghurt is 30.96 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 7.74 grams. 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 plain yoghurt converter
- How many grams is 1.5 tablespoons of plain yoghurt?
- 1.5 tablespoons of plain yoghurt is 23.22 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of plain yoghurt is 15.48 grams and 2 tablespoons is 30.96 grams. 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 plain yoghurt in grams?
- 2 tablespoons of plain yoghurt is 30.96 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of plain yoghurt is 15.48 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
- How many tablespoons of plain yoghurt is 15.48 grams?
- 15.48 grams of plain yoghurt is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 tablespoon of natural yoghurt in grams?
- Natural yoghurt is another name for plain yoghurt, so 1 tablespoon of natural yoghurt is 15.48 grams, exactly the same as plain yoghurt. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 30.96 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 7.74 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.