Grams to Cups

Tablespoons to Grams Converter

Convert tablespoons to grams by ingredient for recipes when you don't have a kitchen scale.

Convert tablespoons to grams


1 tablespoon of All-purpose flour =

7.5grams

Based on 1 cup = 16 tablespoons

Based on 1 US cup of All-purpose flour = 120g

Conversions are approximate and may vary by ingredient brand, packing, humidity, and measuring method.

Common ingredients: 100 g in tablespoons

IngredientGrams per cup100 g in tbsp
All-purpose flour120g13.33
Granulated sugar198g8.08
Butter227g7.05
Milk244g6.56
Cocoa powder84g19.05
Rolled oats89g17.98

How big is a tablespoon

1 US tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 1/16 US cup. Because a tablespoon measures volume, the same tablespoon of different ingredients weighs a different amount.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of flour?

About 7.5 g, based on 1 cup of flour = 120 g and 1 cup = 16 tablespoons.

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 US tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 1/16 US cup.

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.