Convert Salt from Grams to Tablespoon
How many tablespoons is 18 grams of salt?
18 grams of salt (table salt) is 1 tablespoon. 36 grams of salt is 2 tablespoons. 9 grams of salt is 0.5 tablespoons. 50 grams of salt is 2.78 tablespoons. 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 salt weighs about 18 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 17.7 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 24 grams.
- Over about 300 g of salt is more than a cup, so a cup measure is quicker than counting out tablespoons. One metric cup of salt is 16.67 tablespoons and weighs 300 g. Use the cups converter instead →
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste. Salt is the one to watch: a touch too much quickly shows.
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Common Salt Conversions
Here are the most common salt conversions from grams to tablespoons.
| Grams | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 25 g | 1.39 tbsp |
| 50 g | 2.78 tbsp |
| 75 g | 4.17 tbsp |
| 100 g | 5.56 tbsp |
| 125 g | 6.94 tbsp |
| 150 g | 8.33 tbsp |
| 175 g | 9.72 tbsp |
| 200 g | 11.11 tbsp |
| 250 g | 13.89 tbsp |
| 300 g | 16.67 tbsp |
| 400 g | 22.22 tbsp |
| 500 g | 27.78 tbsp |
For grams to tablespoons with a different ingredient, use the grams to tablespoons converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 1 tablespoon of salt in grams.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tablespoons is 18 grams of salt?
- 18 grams of salt is 1 tablespoon. The conversion is fixed, so 36 grams is 2 tablespoons and 9 grams is 0.5 tablespoons. These are the amounts recipes call for most, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Past about a cup it is quicker to weigh or use a cup measure than to count out tablespoons. Open the salt converter
- How many tablespoons is 36 grams of salt?
- 36 grams of salt is 2 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 18 grams is 1 tablespoon and 9 grams is 0.5 tablespoons. These are the amounts recipes call for most, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Past about a cup it is quicker to weigh or use a cup measure than to count out tablespoons.
- What is 9g salt in tablespoons?
- 9 grams of salt is 0.5 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 18 grams is 1 tablespoon and 36 grams is 2 tablespoons. These are the amounts recipes call for most, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Past about a cup it is quicker to weigh or use a cup measure than to count out tablespoons.
- What is 50g salt in tablespoons?
- 50 grams of salt is 2.78 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 18 grams is 1 tablespoon and 36 grams is 2 tablespoons. These are the amounts recipes call for most, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Past about a cup it is quicker to weigh or use a cup measure than to count out tablespoons.
- How much is 18 grams of table salt in tablespoons?
- Table salt is another name for salt, so 18 grams of table salt is 1 tablespoon, exactly the same as salt. The figure does not change with the name: 36 grams is 2 tablespoons and 9 grams is 0.5 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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