Tablespoons to Grams Converter
Convert tablespoons to grams by ingredient for recipes when you don't have a kitchen scale.
Convert tablespoons to grams
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1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour equals
7.5 grams
- Teaspoons 3 tsp
- Milliliters 15 ml
- Ounces 0.3 oz
Based on 120g per 240 ml reference cup; 1 tbsp = 15 ml
1 tablespoon = 15 ml; 1 teaspoon = 5 ml. Spoons do not change with the cup type.
Conversions are approximate and may vary by ingredient brand, packing, humidity, and measuring method. Spoons: 15 ml tablespoon, 5 ml teaspoon. Kitchen estimates have up to 10% volume rounding error; very small amounts use a threshold. See Methodology for the policy.
Common ingredients: 1 tablespoon in grams
| Ingredient | Grams per cup | 1 tbsp in grams |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 120g | 7.5 |
| Granulated sugar | 198g | 12.4 |
| Butter | 227g | 14.2 |
| Milk | 244g | 15.3 |
| Cocoa powder | 84g | 5.3 |
| Rolled oats | 89g | 5.6 |
How big is a tablespoon
1 tablespoon = 15 ml; 1 teaspoon = 5 ml. Spoons do not change with the cup type. A 240 ml cup holds 16 tablespoons; other cups hold their volume divided by 15 ml. Ingredient weights use the adopted approximate recipe reference. Australian 20 ml tablespoons are not supported.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of flour?
About 7.5 g for one 15 ml tablespoon, using 120 g per 240 ml reference cup.
Why does the weight per tablespoon change by ingredient?
A tablespoon measures volume, not weight. Denser ingredients like sugar weigh more per tablespoon than flour.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
1 tablespoon = 15 ml; 1 teaspoon = 5 ml. Spoons do not change with the cup type.
Is this conversion accurate?
Conversions are approximate and vary with packing, humidity, and measuring method. Use a kitchen scale for the most accurate baking results.