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)

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

Related: Teaspoon to milliliters.

How Many Teaspoons in a Tablespoon.