Convert Salt from Tablespoon to Grams
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of salt?
1 tablespoon of salt (table salt) is 18 grams. 2 tablespoons of salt is 36 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of salt is 9 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of salt is 4.5 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 |
For tablespoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the tablespoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 18 grams of salt in tablespoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of salt in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of salt is 18 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of salt is 36 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 9 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 salt converter
- How many grams is 1.5 tablespoons of salt?
- 1.5 tablespoons of salt is 27 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of salt is 18 grams and 2 tablespoons is 36 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 salt in grams?
- 2 tablespoons of salt is 36 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of salt is 18 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 salt is 18 grams?
- 18 grams of salt 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 table salt in grams?
- Table salt is another name for salt, so 1 tablespoon of table salt is 18 grams, exactly the same as salt. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 36 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 9 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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