# 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/food/tbsp-to-grams
Category: Food & Cooking
Last updated: 2026-04-21