Convert Rolled Oats from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of rolled oats?

1 tablespoon of rolled oats (oatmeal) is 5.4 grams, about 0.19 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of rolled oats is 2.7 grams and 2 tablespoons is 10.8 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 rolled oats weighs about 5.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 5.3 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 7.2 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Rolled oats are whole oat groats that have been steamed and flattened into flakes (quicker to prepare than steel-cut oats, which are coarsely chopped and take 20–30 minutes to cook) and chewier in texture than quick oats (which are rolled thinner for a 1–2 minute cook time). One metric cup (250 ml) of rolled oats weighs approximately 90 grams or 3.17 ounces. They are widely used in porridge, granola, baked goods such as oat cookies and crumbles, and as a breadcrumb substitute.

Oats are often sold by weight but measured by volume in baking recipes — getting the conversion right prevents dense or dry results. Measuring by weight is especially important as oats compress easily, making cup measures inconsistent.

Also known as

  • oatmeal
  • porridge oats
  • old-fashioned oats

Related Rolled Oats Ingredients

Desiccated coconut works alongside oats in granola, flapjacks, and crumble toppings, adding sweetness and a fine crunch where oats give chew. They are close in weight (88 g vs 90 g per cup), so weigh rather than scoop when the ratio matters. See desiccated coconut in tablespoons.

Oat flour is rolled oats milled to a fine powder, close in weight (100 g vs 90 g per cup). Blend rolled oats to make your own oat flour, or weigh the oats when a recipe gives one form but you have the other. See oat flour in tablespoons.

Oat milk is made by blending rolled oats with water and straining the solids. Soak and blend the oats for a homemade carton, and weigh the oats when scaling the batch. See oat milk in tablespoons.

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Common Rolled Oats Conversions

Here are the most common rolled oats conversions from tablespoons to grams.

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp5.4 g
2 tbsp10.8 g
3 tbsp16.2 g
4 tbsp21.6 g
6 tbsp32.4 g
8 tbsp43.2 g
10 tbsp54 g
12 tbsp64.8 g
16 tbsp86.4 g

Rolled Oats Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup5.4 g0.19 oz0.01 lb0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup10.8 g0.38 oz0.02 lb0.01 kg0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup16.2 g0.57 oz0.04 lb0.02 kg0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup21.6 g0.76 oz0.05 lb0.02 kg0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of rolled oats?
1 tablespoon of rolled oats is 5.4 grams, or 0.19 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of rolled oats is 2.7 grams and 2 tablespoons is 10.8 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 rolled oats converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of rolled oats?
1 tablespoon of rolled oats is 5.4 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 2.7 grams and 2 tablespoons is 10.8 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 rolled oats in grams
How many tablespoons of rolled oats is 5.4 grams?
5.4 grams of rolled oats 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 rolled oats in ounces?
1 tablespoon of rolled oats is 0.19 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.1 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.38 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 rolled oats 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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