How many grams is 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder?

1 tablespoon of turmeric powder is 9 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 4.5 grams and 2 tablespoons is 18 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 turmeric powder is 9 grams?

9 grams of turmeric powder 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 turmeric powder in ounces?

1 tablespoon of turmeric powder is 0.32 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.16 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.63 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.

Convert Turmeric Powder from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder?

1 tablespoon of turmeric powder (ground turmeric) is 9 grams, about 0.32 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of turmeric powder is 4.5 grams and 2 tablespoons is 18 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 turmeric powder weighs about 9 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 8.9 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 12 grams.
A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Turmeric powder is dried, ground turmeric root, the golden spice behind curries, rice, and golden-milk lattes. One metric cup (250 ml) of turmeric powder weighs about 150 grams or 5.29 ounces, dense from its fine grind. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs around 3 grams.

Ground turmeric is potent and stains everything it touches, so getting the amount right matters when seasoning. Measuring by weight keeps spice blends and pastes consistent batch to batch.

Also known as

ground turmeric
turmeric
haldi

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Garlic powder is another finely ground dry spice with the same 150 g per cup density. Reach for the garlic powder converter when scaling rubs and spice blends. See garlic powder in tablespoons.

Working from the fresh root instead? The turmeric converter scales a recipe by whole pieces or grated cups across small, medium, and large sizes. See our Turmeric converter.

No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

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Common Turmeric Powder Conversions

Here are the most common turmeric powder conversions from tablespoons to grams.

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	9 g
2 tbsp	18 g
3 tbsp	27 g
4 tbsp	36 g
6 tbsp	54 g
8 tbsp	72 g
10 tbsp	90 g
12 tbsp	108 g
16 tbsp	144 g

Turmeric Powder Conversion Chart

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

tbsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tsp	pinch
1 tbsp	0.06 cup	9 g	0.32 oz	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp	48 pinch
2 tbsp	0.12 cup	18 g	0.63 oz	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp	96 pinch
3 tbsp	0.18 cup	27 g	0.95 oz	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp	144 pinch
4 tbsp	0.24 cup	36 g	1.27 oz	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp	192 pinch

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder?: 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder is 9 grams, or 0.32 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of turmeric powder is 4.5 grams and 2 tablespoons is 18 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 turmeric powder converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder?: 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder is 9 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 4.5 grams and 2 tablespoons is 18 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 turmeric powder in grams
How many tablespoons of turmeric powder is 9 grams?: 9 grams of turmeric powder 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 turmeric powder in ounces?: 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder is 0.32 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.16 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.63 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 turmeric powder 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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