⚡ Sugar Tablespoon to Gram Converter
1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
12.5g
Standard white sugar
Granulated
12.5g
per tbsp
Brown (Packed)
13.75g
per tbsp
Powdered
7.5g
per tbsp
Caster/Superfine
14g
per tbsp
Quick Reference (Granulated):
☕ Sugar for Coffee & Drinks
Coffee Shop Standards
- Regular coffee (1 sugar): 1 tbsp = 12.5g
- Sweet coffee (2 sugars): 2 tbsp = 25g
- Iced coffee (extra sweet): 3 tbsp = 37.5g
- Latte/Cappuccino: 1-2 tbsp = 12.5-25g
Tea & Other Drinks
- Sweet tea (per cup): 2 tbsp = 25g
- Lemonade (per glass): 3-4 tbsp = 37.5-50g
- Hot chocolate: 2-3 tbsp = 25-37.5g
- Smoothie sweetener: 1-2 tbsp = 12.5-25g
💡 Health Tip: WHO recommends max 25g sugar/day. That's just 2 tablespoons! Track your intake with our sugar calculator.
Complete Tablespoon to Gram Chart
| Tablespoons | Granulated | Brown (Packed) | Powdered | Caster | Cup Equiv |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 12.5g | 13.75g | 7.5g | 14g | 1/16 cup |
| 2 tbsp | 25g | 27.5g | 15g | 28g | ⅛ cup |
| 3 tbsp | 37.5g | 41.25g | 22.5g | 42g | 3/16 cup |
| 4 tbsp | 50g | 55g | 30g | 56g | ¼ cup |
| 5 tbsp | 62.5g | 68.75g | 37.5g | 70g | 5/16 cup |
| 6 tbsp | 75g | 82.5g | 45g | 84g | ⅜ cup |
| 8 tbsp | 100g | 110g | 60g | 112g | ½ cup |
| 12 tbsp | 150g | 165g | 90g | 168g | ¾ cup |
| 16 tbsp | 200g | 220g | 120g | 224g | 1 cup |
When Recipes Use Tablespoons of Sugar
🧁 Small-Batch Baking
- • Single muffin: 1-2 tbsp (12.5-25g)
- • Mug cake: 2-3 tbsp (25-37.5g)
- • 2 cookies: 2 tbsp (25g)
- • Pancake for one: 1 tbsp (12.5g)
- • Mini cheesecake: 3 tbsp (37.5g)
🍓 Toppings & Glazes
- • Simple syrup: Equal parts sugar & water
- • Fruit topping: 2-4 tbsp per cup fruit
- • Glaze: 4 tbsp powdered (30g)
- • Caramel sauce: Start with 4 tbsp (50g)
- • Whipped cream: 1-2 tbsp per cup
🤎 Brown Sugar: Packed vs Unpacked
Packed (Standard)
Press firmly into spoon
- • 1 tbsp = 13.75g
- • Should hold shape when turned out
- • What most recipes assume
- • Creates moist, chewy texture
Unpacked (Loose)
Just spooned in
- • 1 tbsp = 9g
- • Falls apart easily
- • Rarely used in recipes
- • Less moisture & molasses
💡 Unless specified as "loose," always pack brown sugar for recipes!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of sugar?
1 tablespoon of granulated (white) sugar = 12.5g. Brown sugar (packed) = 13.75g, powdered sugar = 7.5g, caster sugar = 14g. Always specify which type for accuracy.
How many tablespoons is 100g sugar?
100g granulated sugar = 8 tablespoons exactly. For brown sugar = 7.3 tbsp, powdered = 13.3 tbsp. See our grams to cups converter for larger amounts.
Why is powdered sugar so much lighter?
Powdered sugar is ground very fine and includes 3% cornstarch, creating air pockets. 1 tbsp powdered = only 7.5g vs 12.5g for granulated. Always sift before measuring!
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