Grams to Tablespoons Converter
Turn grams of any food into tablespoons.
Granulated White Sugar
Why Grams to Teaspoon Differs by Ingredient
A teaspoon is a unit of volume (~4.93 mL), whereas a gram is a unit of mass/weight. Therefore, 1 tsp of dense table salt weighs ~5.7g, whereas 1 tsp of airy powdered flour weighs only ~2.6g.
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Quick Grams to Teaspoon Reference Charts
Common Sugar Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 4.2 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 8.3 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 12.5 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp (3 tsp) |
| 25.0 g | 6.0 tsp | 2 tbsp |
Table Salt Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 g | 0.25 tsp | ¼ tsp |
| 2.8 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 5.7 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 11.4 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 17.1 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
All-Purpose Flour Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 2.6 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 5.2 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 7.8 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 31.2 g | 12.0 tsp | ¼ cup (4 tbsp) |
How Grams to Tablespoons Converter Works?
The Grams to Tablespoons Converter works by dividing a gram weight by the weight of 1 level tablespoon of the ingredient. One US tablespoon holds 14.79 mL, exactly 3 US teaspoons.
Choose the ingredient
Select the ingredient from the directory. Its tablespoon weight equals 3 times its teaspoon weight.
Enter the grams
Type the gram amount. The converter shows teaspoons first and tablespoons in the equivalents panel.
Measure in tablespoons
Divide the teaspoon result by 3, or read the tablespoon figure, and level each tablespoon with a knife.
Grams to Tablespoons Converter Formula
The Grams to Tablespoons Converter formula is tablespoons = grams ÷ (grams per teaspoon × 3). The factor 3 comes from 1 tbsp = 3 tsp in US, UK, Canadian and New Zealand spoons.
tbsp = g ÷ (g/tsp × 3) | 1 US tbsp = 14.7868 mL
- 15 g of granulated sugar ÷ 12.51 g = 1.2 tbsp.
- 15 g of all-purpose flour ÷ 7.8 g = 1.92 tbsp.
- 30 g of olive oil ÷ 13.62 g = 2.2 tbsp.
Grams to Tablespoons Converter Conversion Table
The Grams to Tablespoons Converter conversion table lists the weight of 1 US tablespoon for 10 ingredients and the tablespoons in 15 g, 30 g and 100 g (3.53 oz).
| Ingredient | g per tbsp | tbsp in 15 g | tbsp in 30 g | tbsp in 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey / Molasses / Maple Syrup | 21.24 g | 0.71 tbsp | 1.41 tbsp | 4.71 tbsp |
| Table Salt (Fine Iodized) | 17.07 g | 0.88 tbsp | 1.76 tbsp | 5.86 tbsp |
| Whole Milk / Heavy Cream | 15.24 g | 0.98 tbsp | 1.97 tbsp | 6.56 tbsp |
| Water / Pure Liquids | 14.79 g | 1.01 tbsp | 2.03 tbsp | 6.76 tbsp |
| Butter (Melted or Softened) | 14.19 g | 1.06 tbsp | 2.11 tbsp | 7.05 tbsp |
| Olive Oil / Vegetable Oil | 13.62 g | 1.1 tbsp | 2.2 tbsp | 7.34 tbsp |
| Granulated White Sugar | 12.51 g | 1.2 tbsp | 2.4 tbsp | 7.99 tbsp |
| All-Purpose Flour (Dip & Sweep) | 7.8 g | 1.92 tbsp | 3.85 tbsp | 12.82 tbsp |
| Powdered / Confectioners Sugar | 7.5 g | 2 tbsp | 4 tbsp | 13.33 tbsp |
| Dutch Cocoa Powder | 6.24 g | 2.4 tbsp | 4.81 tbsp | 16.03 tbsp |
What is Grams to Tablespoons Converter?
The Grams to Tablespoons Converter is a calculator that converts a gram weight into level tablespoons for a specific ingredient. The tablespoon suits amounts between 10 g and 100 g, where teaspoon counts grow long.
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. The US tablespoon holds 14.79 mL, the UK, Canadian and New Zealand tablespoon holds 15 mL, and the Australian tablespoon holds 20 mL. The converter uses the US size by default and switches to 15 mL when the metric standard is selected.
What are the uses of Grams to Tablespoons Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Grams to Tablespoons Converter: butter and oil amounts, sauce and dressing recipes, sugar in drinks and desserts, and flour for roux and gravies.
Butter and oil
28 g of butter (1 oz) equals about 2 tbsp, which matches 2 tablespoon marks on a US butter wrapper.
Sauces and dressings
Restaurant sauce recipes list 45 g of soy sauce. The converter gives 2.65 tbsp.
Sugar in desserts
Mousse and whipped cream recipes list 25 g of powdered sugar, which equals 3.33 tbsp.
Roux and gravy
A roux for 500 mL (2 cups) of stock uses 30 g of flour, close to 4 tbsp.
Grams to Tablespoons Converter Measuring Tips
- 1 US tablespoon equals exactly 3 US teaspoons (14.79 mL).
- 15g of sugar equals roughly 1.2 tablespoons; 15g of flour equals roughly 1.9 tablespoons.