How many grams is 1 tablespoon of sugar?

1 tablespoon of sugar is 12 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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 sugar is 12 grams?

12 grams of sugar 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 sugar in ounces?

1 tablespoon of sugar is 0.42 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.21 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.85 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 sugar?

1 tablespoon of sugar (granulated sugar) is 12 grams, about 0.42 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of sugar is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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 sugar weighs about 12 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 11.8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 16 grams.
A little over or under won't ruin the bake. An extra spoon mainly makes it sweeter.

Sugar here means standard white granulated sugar, the everyday sweetener used in cakes, biscuits, sauces, and drinks. One metric cup (250 ml) of granulated sugar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. When a recipe lists sugar in cups but you only have kitchen scales, converting by weight keeps the sweetness and structure right.

Granulated sugar settles differently depending on how you scoop and level the cup, so weighing in grams gives more consistent results than volume alone. This page converts sugar between grams, cups, tablespoons, and more for any recipe.

Also known as

granulated sugar
white sugar
table sugar

Caster sugar is more finely milled than granulated sugar, so it dissolves faster and is the better choice for meringues and delicate sponges. They are close in weight (225 g vs 200 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in most recipes. See caster sugar in tablespoons.

Brown sugar contains molasses, adding moisture and a caramel flavour that granulated sugar lacks. Packed, it weighs more by cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh it when swapping to keep the sweetness and texture on track. See brown sugar in tablespoons.

Icing sugar is granulated sugar ground to a powder, used for frostings and dusting rather than creaming into batters. It packs lighter (125 g vs 200 g per cup), so the two are not a straight 1:1 swap. See icing sugar in tablespoons.

Raw sugar is a coarser, less refined cane sugar with larger crystals and a faint molasses taste. It weighs about the same per cup (200 g each) and swaps 1:1 by volume, adding crunch and a subtle caramel note. See raw sugar in tablespoons.

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Common Sugar Conversions

Here are the most common sugar conversions from tablespoons to grams.

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	12 g
2 tbsp	24 g
3 tbsp	36 g
4 tbsp	48 g
6 tbsp	72 g
8 tbsp	96 g
10 tbsp	120 g
12 tbsp	144 g
16 tbsp	192 g

Sugar Conversion Chart

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

tbsp	cup	grams	ounces	lb	kg	cup(US)	tsp
1 tbsp	0.06 cup	12 g	0.42 oz	0.03 lb	0.01 kg	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp
2 tbsp	0.12 cup	24 g	0.85 oz	0.05 lb	0.02 kg	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp
3 tbsp	0.18 cup	36 g	1.27 oz	0.08 lb	0.04 kg	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp
4 tbsp	0.24 cup	48 g	1.69 oz	0.11 lb	0.05 kg	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of sugar?: 1 tablespoon of sugar is 12 grams, or 0.42 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of sugar is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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 sugar converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of sugar?: 1 tablespoon of sugar is 12 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 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 sugar in grams
How many tablespoons of sugar is 12 grams?: 12 grams of sugar 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 sugar in ounces?: 1 tablespoon of sugar is 0.42 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.21 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.85 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 sugar 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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