Convert Grams to Tablespoons

Grams (g)

A gram (g) is a unit of mass/weight in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Grams provide precise measurements for ingredients, especially in baking where small differences matter. The name comes from the French "gramme," derived from the Greek "gramma" meaning a small weight. Grams are standard worldwide for recipes calling for accuracy (e.g., European/Australian recipes, professional baking).

Grams are used to measure both dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa) and some fats (butter), helping avoid errors from packing or scooping variations in volume measures like cups.

• 1 gram (g) = 0.001 kilograms (kg)
• 1 gram (g) ≈ 0.035274 ounces (oz)
• 1 gram (g) = 1000 milligrams (mg)
• Common baking reference: 100 g ≈ a small handful of flour or sugar

Tablespoons

A tablespoon (tbsp) is a larger unit of volume in the US customary system, commonly used in cooking and baking. It equals 3 teaspoons and is often used for measuring ingredients like oil, butter, or spices. The name comes from the larger spoon originally used for serving soup or table condiments.

• 1 US tablespoon (tbsp) = 14.7868 milliliters (mL) exactly
• 1 US tablespoon (tbsp) = 3 US teaspoons (tsp)
• 1 US tablespoon (tbsp) = 0.5 US fluid ounces (fl oz)
• 1 US tablespoon (tbsp) = 0.0625 US cups
• 1 US tablespoon (tbsp) = 0.03125 US pints (pt)
• 1 US tablespoon (tbsp) = 0.015625 US quarts (qt)

How many grams are in a tablespoon?

There is no single fixed number of grams in a tablespoon, because tablespoons measure volume while grams measure weight (mass). The conversion depends on the density of the specific ingredient — liquids like water are denser than fluffy powders like flour, so the same volume weighs more. 

A standard US tablespoon holds about 14.8 mL of volume. For water (density = 1 g/mL), this equals roughly 15 grams. Many sources use 15 grams as a quick reference for water-like liquids, but values vary slightly for other ingredients (and can differ a bit based on how the ingredient is scooped or packed).

Common Ingredient Conversions (approximate grams per level US tablespoon):

• Water or similar liquids (milk, etc.): 15 grams
• Granulated sugar: 12–12.5 grams
• All-purpose flour (lightly spooned, not packed): 7.5–8 grams
• Butter (softened or melted): 14–14.2 grams
• Olive oil or most cooking oils: 13.5–14 grams
• Honey: 21 grams
• Salt (table salt): 18 grams (varies by grain size)
• Powdered sugar (unsifted): 7.5–9 grams

Quick Conversions:

• 10 rams: 0.67 tbsp
• 15 grams: 1 tbsp
• 30 grams: 2 tbsp
• 45 grams: 3 tbsp

Note: For baking, using a kitchen scale for weight (grams) is more precise than measuring by volume (tablespoons).

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