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Convert between grams and tablespoons for sugar, flour, salt, butter and many more common cooking and baking ingredients.
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How many grams are in a tablespoon?
Approximately 12 grams of sugar are in a tablespoon and approximately 8 grams of flour are in a tablespoon. The exact amount of grams in a tablespoon will depend on the density of the ingredient being measured.
This is because grams is a measure of weight:
- 1 level tablespoon of granulated sugar weighs approximately 12.5 grams
- 1 level tablespoon of all purpose flour weighs approximately 7.8 grams
- 1 level tablespoon of table salt weighs approximately 17.1 grams
- 1 level tablespoon of butter weighs approximately 14.2 grams
The gram is a unit of weight and the tablespoon is a unit of volume. This means that to convert from grams to tablespoons you need to know the density of the ingredient. Different ingredients will have different grams-per-tablespoon conversion factors. For this reason, it is not possible to give a universal answer to the question "how many grams are in a tablespoon".
Our converter and the tables below are designed to help you convert between grams and tablespoons for common baking ingredients such as sugar, flour, salt, butter, honey and more.
How many grams are in 1 tablespoon of sugar?
There are approximately 12.5 grams in a level tablespoon of granulated sugar. You can use this figure when converting between the two units as follows:
| Grams | Tablespoons |
|---|
| 10 grams | 0.8 tbsp |
| 20 grams | 1.6 tbsp |
| 30 grams | 2.4 tbsp |
| 40 grams | 3.2 tbsp |
| 50 grams | 4.0 tbsp |
| 60 grams | 4.8 tbsp |
| 70 grams | 5.6 tbsp |
| 80 grams | 6.4 tbsp |
| 90 grams | 7.2 tbsp |
| 100 grams | 8.0 tbsp |
Measurements are for US tablespoons (level, not heaped).
| Tablespoons | Grams (approximate) |
|---|
| 1 tbsp | 12.5 g |
| 2 tbsp | 25.0 g |
| 3 tbsp | 37.5 g |
| 4 tbsp | 50.0 g |
| 5 tbsp | 62.5 g |
| 6 tbsp | 75.0 g |
| 7 tbsp | 87.5 g |
| 8 tbsp | 100.0 g |
Measurements are for US tablespoons (level, not heaped).
Butter measurements
Butter is one of the easier ingredients to convert. See our butter converter for detailed conversions.
How many grams are in 1 tablespoon of butter?
There are approximately 14.2 grams in one level tablespoon of butter. A full stick of butter is equal to 8 tablespoons, or approximately 113.4 grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams | oz |
|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.2 g | 0.5 oz |
| 2 tbsp | 28.4 g | 1 oz |
| 4 tbsp | 56.7 g | 2 oz |
| 5 tbsp | 70.9 g | 2.5 oz |
| 8 tbsp (1 stick) | 113.4 g | 4 oz |
| 16 tbsp (2 sticks) | 226.8 g | 8 oz |
Conversions based on US tablespoon measurements.
How many tbsp in a stick of butter?
| Sticks | Tablespoons |
|---|
| 1/4 stick | 2 tbsp |
| 1/2 stick | 4 tbsp |
| 1 stick | 8 tbsp |
| 2 sticks | 16 tbsp |
Other baking ingredients
Here is a tablespoon-to-gram conversion chart for some of the most commonly used baking ingredients. One level US tablespoon of each ingredient weighs approximately the grams listed in the right column below.
| Ingredient | 1 Tablespoon (grams) |
|---|
| Granulated sugar | 12.5 g |
| Caster sugar | 12.5 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 13.8 g |
| Powdered sugar | 7.8 g |
| All purpose flour | 7.8 g |
| Bread flour | 8.1 g |
| Cornstarch | 8.0 g |
| Cocoa powder | 7.4 g |
| Baking powder | 13.8 g |
| Salt (table) | 17.1 g |
| Butter | 14.2 g |
| Honey | 21.3 g |
| Cooking oil | 13.6 g |
How many grams are in 1 tablespoon of coffee?
1 tablespoon of ground coffee weighs approximately 5.3 grams (10.6 grams per 2 tablespoon scoop).
Which tablespoon should I use?
There are 2 main tablespoon sizes currently in use: the US tablespoon (14.79 mL) and the Metric tablespoon (15 mL). They are very similar.
- The US Tablespoon is commonly used in the US. It measures 14.79 mL.
- The Metric Tablespoon — used in the UK, Australia and the Commonwealth — it measures 15mL.
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