# Tbsp to Grams Calculator

Convert tablespoons to grams for sugar, flour, butter, salt, and more. Ingredient-specific weights for accurate baking and cooking measurements.

## What this calculates

Convert tablespoons to grams for any cooking ingredient. A tablespoon of butter weighs almost three times as much as a tablespoon of cocoa powder, so the ingredient matters. Select yours from the list and get a precise gram weight.

## Inputs

- **Tablespoons** (tbsp) — min 0 — Enter the number of tablespoons.
- **Ingredient** — options: Granulated Sugar (12.5 g/tbsp), All-Purpose Flour (7.8 g/tbsp), Butter (14.2 g/tbsp), Table Salt (18 g/tbsp), Honey (21.3 g/tbsp), Olive Oil (13.5 g/tbsp), Milk (15.3 g/tbsp), Heavy Cream (15 g/tbsp), Cocoa Powder (5.4 g/tbsp), Baking Powder (13.8 g/tbsp), Cornstarch (8 g/tbsp), Brown Sugar, packed (13.8 g/tbsp), Water (14.79 g/tbsp), Custom (enter g/tbsp)
- **Custom Grams per Tablespoon** (g/tbsp) — min 0.1, max 50 — Only used when 'Custom' is selected above.

## Outputs

- **Weight (Grams)** (g) — Total weight in grams.
- **Weight (Ounces)** (oz) — Total weight in ounces.
- **Teaspoons** (tsp) — Equivalent volume in teaspoons (1 tbsp = 3 tsp).
- **Volume (mL)** (mL) — Equivalent volume in milliliters.
- **Cups** (cups) — Equivalent volume in US cups (16 tbsp = 1 cup).

## Details

Tablespoons are one of the most-used measuring units in cooking, but many recipes (especially European ones) specify ingredients in grams. This converter bridges the gap.

**Tablespoon to Grams Reference:**

| Ingredient | 1 tbsp (g) | 2 tbsp (g) | 4 tbsp / 1/4 cup (g) |
|------------|------------|------------|---------------------|
| Granulated Sugar | 12.5 | 25.0 | 50.0 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 7.8 | 15.6 | 31.2 |
| Butter | 14.2 | 28.4 | 56.8 |
| Table Salt | 18.0 | 36.0 | 72.0 |
| Honey | 21.3 | 42.6 | 85.2 |
| Olive Oil | 13.5 | 27.0 | 54.0 |
| Cocoa Powder | 5.4 | 10.8 | 21.6 |
| Brown Sugar | 13.8 | 27.6 | 55.2 |

**Volume relationships:** 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 14.79 mL. 16 tablespoons = 1 US cup.

**Measuring tip:** For dry ingredients, fill the tablespoon and level it off with a straight edge. For sticky liquids like honey, lightly coat the spoon with cooking spray first so the honey slides off cleanly.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How many grams are in a tablespoon of sugar?**

A: One level tablespoon of granulated white sugar weighs approximately 12.5 grams. Brown sugar (packed) is heavier at about 13.8 grams per tablespoon because of the moisture from molasses.

**Q: How many grams are in a tablespoon of butter?**

A: One tablespoon of butter weighs approximately 14.2 grams. A standard US stick of butter is 8 tablespoons (113.4 grams, or half a cup). So half a stick is 4 tablespoons (56.7 grams).

**Q: How many tablespoons are in a cup?**

A: There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup. Other useful conversions: 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons, and 1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons.

**Q: Why should I weigh ingredients instead of using tablespoons?**

A: Volume measurements like tablespoons can vary depending on how you scoop and level the ingredient. A loosely spooned tablespoon of flour might weigh 6 grams while a packed one weighs 10 grams. A kitchen scale gives the same result every time, which is especially important in baking.

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Source: https://vastcalc.com/calculators/conversion/tbsp-to-grams
Category: Conversion
Last updated: 2026-04-08