Our tbsp to grams converter is here to help you measure your ingredient's weight in grams from the number of spoons. You can also use it inversely for the conversion of grams to tablespoons.
Tbsp to grams converter
In our tbsp to grams converter, there are three fields:
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Tablespoons
Enter the number of tablespoons (tbsp) in this field. It will convert them into weight in grams (g). -
Grams
Enter the weight in grams (g) in this field to convert them into tablespoons (tbsp). -
Ingredient
Choose your desired ingredient from the list at the top. You can also select "Custom ingredient" from the list to input the ingredient's density by yourself. Once you've defined your foodstuff, you can hide it and focus on the conversion.
Now, let's take the first example with water. If we want to convert 1 tbsp of it to grams, select water as the ingredient and enter 1 in the tablespoons field. You'll get 15 grams in the grams field because the density of water is 1 g/cm3.
In another example, let's convert 2 tbsp of butter to grams. Select butter as your ingredient and enter 2 in the tablespoons field.
Similarly, we can convert grams to tbsp by entering the values in their respective fields.
Quick reference: 1 tbsp to grams (Common ingredients)
To convert tablespoons (volume) to grams (mass), you need to know the density of the ingredient. While 1 US tablespoon is approximately 14.79 ml (in the kitchen, this is often rounded to 15 ml to approximate the weight of water), the actual weight varies greatly between light powders, heavy liquids, and fats.
Ingredient | 1 tbsp (grams) | Density (g/mL) |
|---|---|---|
Water | 14.8 g | 1.00 |
Milk | 15.2 g | 1.03 |
Butter | 14.2 g | 0.959 |
Granulated sugar | 12.5 g | 0.845 |
Brown sugar | 8.3 g | 0.56 |
All-purpose flour | 8.9 g | 0.6 |
Olive oil | 13.6 g | 0.918 |
Honey | 21 g | 1.42 |
Cocoa powder | 7.7 g | 0.52 |
Table salt | 18.0 g | 1.217 |
💡 Pro tip: Always use level tablespoons when baking
All standard recipe conversions are based on level tablespoons, not heaped or rounded ones.
- Level tablespoon: Filled to the brim and levelled off with the back of a straight knife.
- Heaped or rounded tablespoon: Depending on the ingredient, this can account for 30% to 70% more by weight.
With dry ingredients such as flour, cocoa powder and raising agents, a heaped spoonful can inadvertently add 3 to 6 grams more — enough to dry out a batter or affect the rise of delicate baked goods. If precision is key to your baking project, always measure ingredients level or switch your digital kitchen scales to grams.
What is the formula to manually convert tablespoons to grams?
To find how many grams are in a tbsp, we use the following formula:
g = tbsp × 15 × density
where:
g— Weight in grams;tbsp— Volume in tablespoons; anddensity— mass per unit volume of the ingredient in grams per centimeter cube (g/cm3).
Similarly, we can convert grams to tablespoons by rewriting the formula as:
tbsp = g / (15 × density)
Since we're converting volume to weight and vice versa, knowing the density of the ingredient is crucial.
✅ You can convert 1 tbsp to grams for any ingredient by multiplying 15 with its density.
Let's use this formula and convert 2 tbsp of butter to grams, where the density of butter is 0.959 g/ml. Placing in the values, we get:
g = 2 × 15 × 0.959
thus,
2 tablespoons of butter = 29 grams
💡 The average density of milk is 1.03 g/cm3, based on the varying concentrations of its ingredients.
FAQs
How do I convert grams to teaspoons or tablespoons?
To convert grams to teaspoons or tablespoons:
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One teaspoon contains about 5 grams of water.
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One tablespoon contains about 15 grams of water.
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For precise teaspoon measurements, divide the number of grams by 4.929 and the density of the substance.
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Multiply that result by 3, or replace the constant with 14.787, and you have the result in tablespoons.
How many grams are in a tbsp?
There are roughly 15 grams in a tbsp. The precise result depends on the substance you measure. For example, 1 tbsp of water is 15 grams, and 1 tbsp of butter is 14.4 grams.
These results follow from:
- Density of water is 1 g/cm³; and
- Density of butter is 0.959 g/cm³.
How to convert tablespoon to grams?
For tablespoon to grams conversion, we use the following formula:
g = tbsp × 14.787 × density
where:
g— Weight in grams;tbsp— Volume in tablespoons; anddensity— Mass per unit volume of the ingredient.
How many grams is 5 tablespoons of sugar?
Five tablespoons of sugar are approximately 63.38 grams. We obtain this value with the following formula:
g = tbsp × 14.787 × density
where:
g— Weight in grams;tbsp— Volume in tablespoons; anddensity— Mass per unit volume of the ingredient in g/ml. For sugar, it is 0.845 g/ml.