Grams to Tablespoons Converter
Convert between weight (grams) and volume (tablespoons) for cooking ingredients
Convert Weight to Volume
All-purpose wheat flour (spooned and leveled) • 8.88g per tablespoon
0 grams of all-purpose flour = 0.000 tablespoons
Conversion Formula
Common Ingredient Weights
| Ingredient | 1 Tablespoon (g) | 1 Teaspoon (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 14.8 | 4.9 |
| Milk (whole) | 15.2 | 5.1 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 8.9 | 3.0 |
| Granulated Sugar | 12.5 | 4.2 |
| Table Salt | 18.0 | 6.0 |
| Honey | 21.0 | 7.0 |
| Butter | 14.2 | 4.7 |
| Olive Oil | 13.5 | 4.5 |
| Coconut Oil | 13.6 | 4.5 |
| Vegetable Oil | 13.6 | 4.5 |
| Maple Syrup | 19.5 | 6.5 |
| Nutella | 18.7 | 6.2 |
| Peanut Butter | 16.0 | 5.3 |
| Jam/Preserves | 19.7 | 6.6 |
| Heavy Cream | 14.6 | 4.9 |
*Based on US tablespoons (14.787 mL). Actual weights may vary based on packing and brand.
Unit Conversions
Volume Equivalents
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
16 tablespoons = 1 cup
US Tablespoon
14.787 mL volume
0.5 fluid ounce
Measurement Tips
Level Measurements
Level off dry ingredients with a knife for accuracy
Liquid Ingredients
Read at eye level for precise measurements
Weight vs Volume
Kitchen scales provide more accurate results
Calories per Tablespoon
Understanding Grams to Tablespoons Conversion
Why Tablespoons Matter
Tablespoons are commonly used for small quantities of ingredients like spices, extracts, oils, and condiments. Converting from grams helps ensure accurate measurements when following recipes from different sources.
Key Considerations
- •Ingredient density: Different ingredients have different weights per volume
- •Packing method: How ingredients are spooned affects weight
- •Temperature: Some ingredients' density changes with temperature
Accuracy Tips
Best Practices
- • Use a kitchen scale for precision
- • Level off dry ingredients
- • Measure liquids at eye level
- • Pack brown sugar, leave flour loose
Professional Tips
- •Chefs prefer weight measurements for consistency
- •Volume measures work well for liquids
- •Consider ingredient temperature and humidity