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Convert between tablespoons and grams for 25+ ingredients. Because a tablespoon of flour weighs very differently from a tablespoon of honey.
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Butter weighs 14g per tablespoon. Density varies by ingredient, so always choose the right one for accurate results.
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Different ingredients have different densities, which means a tablespoon of one ingredient can weigh significantly more or less than a tablespoon of another. Here is a full reference.
| Ingredient | 1 tbsp | 1 cup (16 tbsp) |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 15g | 240g |
| Milk (whole) | 15g | 240g |
| Heavy cream | 15g | 240g |
| Sour cream | 14.4g | 230.4g |
| Cream cheese | 14.5g | 232g |
| Butter | 14g | 224g |
| Olive oil | 13.5g | 216g |
| Vegetable oil | 14g | 224g |
| All-purpose flour | 8g | 128g |
| Cornstarch | 8g | 128g |
| Cocoa powder | 7.4g | 118.4g |
| Oats (rolled) | 6g | 96g |
| Rice (uncooked) | 12g | 192g |
| Baking powder | 14g | 224g |
| Baking soda | 14g | 224g |
| Salt (table) | 18g | 288g |
| Granulated sugar | 12.5g | 200g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 13.8g | 220.8g |
| Powdered sugar | 7.5g | 120g |
| Honey | 21g | 336g |
| Maple syrup | 20g | 320g |
| Peanut butter | 16g | 256g |
| Mayonnaise | 13.8g | 220.8g |
| Ketchup | 17g | 272g |
| Soy sauce | 16g | 256g |
A tablespoon is a unit of volume, not weight. It always holds the same amount of space (about 14.79 ml), but different substances fill that space with different amounts of mass. This is called density.
Think of it this way: a tablespoon of honey (21 g) is thick and heavy, while a tablespoon of flour (8 g) is light and fluffy. The spoon is the same size, but what you put in it determines the weight.
Why Bakers Prefer Weight
How you scoop flour can change its weight per cup by 20% or more. Scooping packs it down (more grams), while spooning keeps it light (fewer grams). Weighing in grams removes this variability entirely, which is why professional bakers always weigh their ingredients.
For the most precise nutrition tracking, weigh your ingredients in grams with a kitchen scale. Or simply snap a photo with Caloria and let AI calculate calories, macros, and portions for you.
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It depends on the ingredient. A tablespoon of water weighs 15 g, but a tablespoon of flour weighs only about 8 g and a tablespoon of honey weighs 21 g. The difference comes down to density - heavier ingredients pack more mass into the same volume.
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Because ingredients have different densities. Density is how much mass fits in a given volume. Liquids like honey are very dense (21 g/tbsp), while powdery ingredients like flour are light and airy (8 g/tbsp). That is why bakers prefer weighing ingredients for accuracy.
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Use a conversion chart like the one on this page. Find your ingredient, then multiply the grams-per-tablespoon value by the number of tablespoons. For example, 3 tablespoons of butter = 3 x 14 g = 42 g. For the most accurate results, a digital kitchen scale is recommended.
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A US tablespoon holds 14.79 ml (about 15 ml). A dessert spoon, common in the UK and Australia, holds about 10 ml - roughly two-thirds of a tablespoon. If a recipe calls for a dessert spoon and you only have tablespoons, use about two-thirds of a tablespoon.
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There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup. Other handy equivalents: 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons, 4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup, and 8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup.
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