Tablespoon to Grams Converter
Instantly convert tablespoons to grams for accurate cooking and baking. Supports flour, sugar, butter, liquids, and custom ingredients.
Calculate Your Ingredient Weight
Enter the number of tablespoons and select your ingredient to instantly see the exact weight in grams and ounces.
Measurement Estimator
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How it Works
Understanding volume to weight conversion
Enter Volume
Input the number of tablespoons specified in your recipe.
Select Ingredient
Choose your ingredient from the list, or select ‘Custom’ to enter a specific density.
Instant Conversion
We multiply your tablespoons by the standard grams-per-tablespoon ratio for that specific ingredient.
Perfect Results
Use the gram measurement on your digital scale for consistent, professional-quality baking every time.
Common Ingredients: Tbsp to Grams
A general overview of how much 1 level tablespoon weighs for popular cooking and baking ingredients.
| Ingredient | Grams per 1 Tbsp | Grams per 1 Cup (16 Tbsp) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water / Milk | 15.0 g | 240 g | Thin liquids are very consistent. |
| All-Purpose Flour | 8.0 g | 128 g | Sifted flour weighs slightly less. |
| Granulated Sugar | 12.5 g | 200 g | Packs down more than flour. |
| Butter | 14.2 g | 227 g | 1 US stick = 8 tbsp = 113g. |
| Table Salt | 18.0 g | 288 g | Coarse salt (like Kosher) weighs less. |
| Cocoa Powder | 5.5 g | 88 g | Very light and prone to clumping. |
| Honey / Maple Syrup | 21.0 g | 336 g | Dense and highly viscous. |
Kitchen Conversion FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about measuring ingredients, volume vs. weight, and baking accuracy.
The number of grams in a tablespoon depends entirely on the ingredient. For water, 1 tablespoon is approximately 15 grams. However, 1 tablespoon of flour is about 8 grams, while 1 tablespoon of sugar is about 12.5 grams.
Yes. A tablespoon is a measure of volume, while grams are a measure of weight (mass). Because different ingredients have different densities, the same volume (1 tablespoon) will weigh different amounts. For example, a tablespoon of honey weighs much more than a tablespoon of cocoa powder.
They are very close but not exactly identical. A UK (metric) tablespoon is exactly 15 millilitres (ml), while a US tablespoon is approximately 14.79 ml. For most home cooking and baking purposes, this tiny difference is negligible, but it can matter in highly precise professional baking contexts.
You can use the ‘Custom Ingredient’ option in our calculator. Simply find the density of your ingredient in grams per tablespoon online, and enter that value into the custom density field to get an accurate conversion.