How many grams is 1 tablespoon of salt?

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.

How many tablespoons of salt is 18 grams?

18 grams of salt 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 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.

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.

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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.

Salt is the most common seasoning in cooking and baking, sharpening flavour and helping control yeast and gluten in bread doughs. One metric cup (250 ml) of fine table salt weighs around 300 grams. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, so a quick gram or teaspoon conversion is usually all you need.

Salt crystal size varies a lot: a teaspoon of flaky sea salt weighs far less than a teaspoon of fine table salt, so measuring by weight avoids over- or under-salting. This page converts salt between grams, teaspoons, tablespoons, and more.

Also known as

table salt
sodium chloride
kitchen salt
halite

Related Salt Ingredients

Salt and pepper are the classic table pairing, the Salt-N-Pepa of the spice rack: rarely seen apart. Both are small-bulk seasonings measured by the teaspoon, though salt is denser at 300 g per cup against pepper's 115 g. See pepper (ground pepper) in tablespoons.

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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 many grams is 1 tablespoon of salt?: 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 many tablespoons of salt is 18 grams?: 18 grams of salt 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 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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