Convert Vegetable Oil from Tablespoon to Grams
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil?
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (cooking oil) is 13.2 grams. 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil is 26.4 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil is 6.6 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of vegetable oil is 3.3 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 vegetable oil weighs about 13.2 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 13 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 17.6 grams.
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Common Vegetable Oil Conversions
Here are the most common vegetable oil conversions from tablespoons to grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 13.2 g |
| 2 tbsp | 26.4 g |
| 3 tbsp | 39.6 g |
| 4 tbsp | 52.8 g |
| 6 tbsp | 79.2 g |
| 8 tbsp | 105.6 g |
| 10 tbsp | 132 g |
| 12 tbsp | 158.4 g |
| 16 tbsp | 211.2 g |
Vegetable Oil Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting vegetable oil from Tablespoon to Grams and other measurements.
| tbsp | grams | cup | ounces | cup(US) | tsp | ml | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 13.2 g | 0.06 cup | 0.47 oz | 0.06 cup (US) | 3 tsp | 15 ml | 0.51 fl oz |
| 2 tbsp | 26.4 g | 0.12 cup | 0.93 oz | 0.13 cup (US) | 6 tsp | 30 ml | 1.01 fl oz |
| 3 tbsp | 39.6 g | 0.18 cup | 1.4 oz | 0.19 cup (US) | 9 tsp | 45 ml | 1.52 fl oz |
| 4 tbsp | 52.8 g | 0.24 cup | 1.86 oz | 0.25 cup (US) | 12 tsp | 60 ml | 2.03 fl oz |
For tablespoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the tablespoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of vegetable oil in tablespoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil is 13.2 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil is 26.4 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 6.6 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 vegetable oil converter
- How many grams is 1.5 tablespoons of vegetable oil?
- 1.5 tablespoons of vegetable oil is 19.8 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil is 13.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 26.4 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
- What is 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in grams?
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil is 26.4 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil is 13.2 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 vegetable oil is 13.2 grams?
- 13.2 grams of vegetable oil 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 below cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in grams?
- Cooking oil is another name for vegetable oil, so 1 tablespoon of cooking oil is 13.2 grams, exactly the same as vegetable oil. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 26.4 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 6.6 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
- Are vegetable oil and cooking oil the same thing?
- Yes. Cooking oil is another name for vegetable oil, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil is 13.2 grams under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 26.4 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
- What is 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil in grams?
- 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil is 6.6 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil is 13.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 26.4 grams. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
- What is 1/4 tbsp vegetable oil in grams?
- 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of vegetable oil is 3.3 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil is 13.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 26.4 grams. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.