Grams to Tablespoons Converter
Tbsp conversions based on real ingredient density
There are 16 tablespoons in a US cup, so one tablespoon of an ingredient weighs its grams-per-cup figure divided by 16.
Grams per tablespoon
| Ingredient | 1 tbsp | 2 tbsp | 4 tbsp (¼ cup) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 7.8 g | 15.6 g | 31 g |
| White Granulated Sugar | 12.5 g | 25.0 g | 50 g |
| Brown Sugar (packed) | 13.8 g | 27.5 g | 55 g |
| Butter (unsalted) | 14.2 g | 28.4 g | 57 g |
| Honey | 21.3 g | 42.5 g | 85 g |
| Cocoa Powder (unsweetened) | 5.3 g | 10.6 g | 21 g |
| Water | 14.8 g | 29.6 g | 59 g |
| Olive Oil | 13.5 g | 27.0 g | 54 g |
| Peanut Butter (smooth) | 16.1 g | 32.3 g | 65 g |
Level, not heaped
Unless a recipe says otherwise, a tablespoon means a level tablespoon: fill it and sweep a straight edge across the top. A heaped tablespoon of flour can hold half as much again.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is a tablespoon of flour?
About 7.8 g for all-purpose flour.
How many tablespoons in a cup?
Sixteen. Half a cup is 8 tablespoons and a quarter cup is 4.
How many teaspoons in a tablespoon?
Three, everywhere except Australia, where the tablespoon holds four.