Tablespoons to Grams Converter
Recipes often list small-quantity ingredients (salt, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder) by the tablespoon, but weighing in grams is more accurate. Use this page to convert tablespoons to grams for any common baking ingredient.
Tablespoon size varies by country. This converter uses the 15 ml metric tablespoon, which also matches the UK, and a US tablespoon is 14.79 ml, close enough to use the same figure. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so for an Australian recipe multiply the result by about 1.33. For a full breakdown, see tablespoon and teaspoon sizes.
How Much Is 1 Tablespoon in Grams?
One tablespoon is about 12 grams of sugar, 5.4 grams of rolled oats, 13.6 grams of butter, and 14.4 grams of domiati cheese. The gram weight of a tablespoon depends on how dense the ingredient is, so a spoon of a light powder weighs far less than a spoon of a firm fat or cheese. Pick your ingredient in the converter below for an exact figure.
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A quick-reference table for the most-used small-quantity baking ingredients. Values are rounded to two decimal places.
| Tablespoons | Salt | Baking Powder | Baking Soda | Sugar | Cocoa Powder | Rolled Oats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 tbsp | 9.00 g | 6.00 g | 6.60 g | 6.00 g | 3.60 g | 2.70 g |
| 1 tbsp | 18.00 g | 12.00 g | 13.20 g | 12.00 g | 7.20 g | 5.40 g |
| 2 tbsp | 36.00 g | 24.00 g | 26.40 g | 24.00 g | 14.40 g | 10.80 g |
| 3 tbsp | 54.00 g | 36.00 g | 39.60 g | 36.00 g | 21.60 g | 16.20 g |
| 4 tbsp | 72.00 g | 48.00 g | 52.80 g | 48.00 g | 28.80 g | 21.60 g |
| 5 tbsp | 90.00 g | 60.00 g | 66.00 g | 60.00 g | 36.00 g | 27.00 g |
When to Use Grams vs Tablespoons
Tablespoons are convenient for ingredients used in small amounts (salt, raising agents, spices) where pulling out a kitchen scale feels like overkill. Grams are more accurate, especially for raising agents where a small error makes a noticeable difference to your bake. If precision matters, weigh; if speed matters, spoon.
For ingredient-specific guidance, see the dedicated pages for salt, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, or rolled oats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of baking powder?
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder is 12 grams. One metric cup of baking powder weighs 200 grams and holds about 16.7 tablespoons, so each tablespoon is 12 grams. Baking powder works in small amounts, so weigh it when a recipe needs an exact rise. Convert baking powder from tablespoons to grams
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of sugar?
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar is 12 grams. One metric cup of granulated sugar weighs around 200 grams and holds about 16.7 tablespoons, so a single tablespoon is roughly 12 grams. For amounts where precision matters, weighing in grams is more reliable than counting spoons. Convert sugar from tablespoons to grams
- How do I convert tablespoons to grams?
- Multiply the number of tablespoons by the weight of one tablespoon of that ingredient. For example, 1 tablespoon of sugar weighs around 12 grams, so 2 tablespoons of sugar is approximately 24 grams. Every ingredient has a different tablespoon weight, so the converter above handles the calculation for any ingredient automatically.
- What size tablespoon does this converter use?
- This converter uses the 15 ml metric standard tablespoon (1 metric cup = 250 ml = about 16.7 tablespoons). A US tablespoon is 14.79 ml and a UK tablespoon is 15 ml, so the results match UK recipes and are close enough for US ones. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so for an Australian recipe multiply this page's gram result by about 1.33.
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of rolled oats?
- 1 tablespoon of rolled oats is about 5.4 grams, taking the 15 ml metric tablespoon. Oats are usually measured by the cup, but a spoonful is handy for topping yoghurt or porridge and stirring into smoothies. A US tablespoon is a little smaller at 14.79 ml and holds around 5.3 grams. Weigh larger amounts, since oats compress and a scooped spoon varies. Convert rolled oats from tablespoons to grams