Convert Salt from Tablespoon
How much is 1 tablespoon of salt?
1 tablespoon of salt (table salt) is 18 grams, about 0.63 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of salt is 9 grams and 2 tablespoons is 36 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 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.
- 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 tablespoons to grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 18 g |
| 2 tbsp | 36 g |
| 3 tbsp | 54 g |
| 4 tbsp | 72 g |
| 6 tbsp | 108 g |
| 8 tbsp | 144 g |
| 10 tbsp | 180 g |
| 12 tbsp | 216 g |
| 16 tbsp | 288 g |
Salt Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting salt from Tablespoon to other measurements.
| tbsp | cup | grams | ounces | cup(US) | tsp | pinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.06 cup | 18 g | 0.63 oz | 0.06 cup (US) | 3 tsp | 48 pinch |
| 2 tbsp | 0.12 cup | 36 g | 1.27 oz | 0.13 cup (US) | 6 tsp | 96 pinch |
| 3 tbsp | 0.18 cup | 54 g | 1.9 oz | 0.19 cup (US) | 9 tsp | 144 pinch |
| 4 tbsp | 0.24 cup | 72 g | 2.54 oz | 0.25 cup (US) | 12 tsp | 192 pinch |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is 1 tablespoon of salt?
- 1 tablespoon of salt is 18 grams, or 0.63 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of salt is 9 grams and 2 tablespoons is 36 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 salt converter
- How much is 1 tablespoon of salt in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of salt is 18 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 9 grams and 2 tablespoons is 36 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 salt in grams
- How much is 1 tablespoon of salt in ounces?
- 1 tablespoon of salt is 0.63 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.32 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 1.27 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 salt 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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