1 Tablespoon = How Many Grams?
It Depends on the Ingredient!
Flour
8g
Sugar
12.5g
Water
15g
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⭐ Most Searched Ingredients
| Ingredient | 1 Tbsp |
|---|---|
| Water/Milk | 15g |
| All-Purpose Flour | 8g |
| Granulated Sugar | 12.5g |
| Butter (softened) | 14g |
| Honey | 21g |
| Vegetable Oil | 13.5g |
🧁 Baking Essentials
| Ingredient | 1 Tbsp |
|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 14g |
| Baking Soda | 15g |
| Cocoa Powder | 5.5g |
| Salt (table) | 18g |
| Vanilla Extract | 13g |
| Protein Powder | 9g |
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Why Different Ingredients Weigh Different
A tablespoon measures volume (space), not weight. Think of it like a container: you can fill it with feathers or with rocks!
Light & Fluffy
Cocoa powder (5.5g)
Lots of air between particles
Medium Density
Sugar (12.5g)
Crystals pack moderately
Heavy & Dense
Honey (21g)
Thick, no air pockets
Multiple Tablespoons Conversion
| Ingredient | 1 tbsp | 2 tbsp | 3 tbsp | 4 tbsp (¼ cup) |
8 tbsp (½ cup) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 15g | 30g | 45g | 60g | 120g |
| All-Purpose Flour | 8g | 16g | 24g | 32g | 64g |
| Granulated Sugar | 12.5g | 25g | 37.5g | 50g | 100g |
| Butter | 14g | 28g | 42g | 56g | 112g |
| Honey | 21g | 42g | 63g | 84g | 168g |
💡 How to Measure Accurately
✅ Best Practices:
- Use a kitchen scale - Weight is always more accurate
- Level dry ingredients - Use a knife to sweep off excess
- Don't pack - Unless recipe says "packed" (brown sugar)
- Check at eye level - For liquids, read the meniscus
❌ Common Mistakes:
- Using a regular spoon (not standardized!)
- Scooping flour from bag (compacts it)
- Not leveling dry ingredients
- Assuming all ingredients weigh the same
💭 Pro tip: When precision matters, always use a scale. Learn more about baker's percentages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tablespoon how many grams?
It depends on the ingredient! Here are the most common:
- Water: 15g
- Flour: 8g
- Sugar: 12.5g
- Butter: 14g
- Honey: 21g
Use the converter above for any ingredient.
Is 1 tablespoon always 15 grams?
Only for water! 1 tablespoon = 15ml, and water has a density of 1g/ml, so 1 tbsp water = 15g. But other ingredients have different densities: flour (8g), sugar (12.5g), honey (21g), salt (18g).
How many tablespoons is 30 grams?
It depends on what you're measuring:
- Water: 30g = 2 tbsp
- Flour: 30g = 3.75 tbsp (almost 4)
- Sugar: 30g = 2.4 tbsp
- Butter: 30g = 2.14 tbsp
Use our grams to tablespoons calculator for exact conversions.
Why does my recipe have different tablespoon weights?
Different countries use slightly different tablespoon sizes:
- US/UK: 15ml (standard)
- Australia: 20ml (33% larger!)
This is why professional bakers always measure by weight for consistency.
Can I use a regular spoon instead of a tablespoon?
No! Regular spoons from your drawer vary wildly in size. A tablespoon is a standardized measurement (15ml in US/UK). For baking accuracy, invest in a proper set of or better yet, use a kitchen scale.
🌍 International Tablespoon Differences (Click to expand)
⚠️ Important for International Recipes:
| Country | Volume | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 US Tablespoon | 14.79 ml (≈15ml) | Standard |
| 🇬🇧 UK Tablespoon | 15 ml | Same as US |
| 🇦🇺 Australian Tablespoon | 20 ml | 33% larger! |
If using Australian recipes: Multiply all gram weights by 1.33
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The Science: Weight vs Volume
Professional bakers always measure by weight because it's consistent. A "tablespoon" can vary by up to 50% depending on how you fill it, but 15 grams is always 15 grams.
This precision is especially critical for leavening agents like baking powder and baking soda, where even small variations can dramatically affect your results. Learn more in our baking soda guide.