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Tablespoons to Grams Converter

Convert tablespoons to grams for any ingredient

Need to convert tablespoons to grams for a recipe? Our converter provides accurate tbsp-to-gram conversions for butter, sugar, flour, honey, oil, and dozens of other ingredients. Essential for precise cooking and baking.

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Tablespoons to Grams Converter

Tablespoons to Grams for Common Ingredients

A tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of cocoa weigh very different amounts. Use this chart to convert tbsp (and tsp) into grams by ingredient.

Ingredient1 tbsp1 tsp
Butter14 g5 g
Granulated sugar12.5 g4 g
All-purpose flour8 g3 g
Honey21 g7 g
Olive oil13.5 g4.5 g
Milk15 g5 g
Peanut butter16 g5 g
Cocoa powder5 g2 g
Table salt18 g6 g

There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. Amounts are typical averages; sifted or packed ingredients vary slightly.

Tablespoons to Grams: Precision for Small Measurements

When recipes call for tablespoons of ingredients like butter, honey, oil, or spices, converting to grams gives you much more precision. A tablespoon is a volume measurement that varies by ingredient density. One tablespoon of honey (21g) weighs significantly more than one tablespoon of cocoa powder (5g). Our converter accounts for these differences.

Most Common Tablespoon to Gram Conversions

Quick reference: 1 tbsp butter = 14g, 1 tbsp sugar = 12.5g, 1 tbsp flour = 8g, 1 tbsp honey = 21g, 1 tbsp olive oil = 13.5g, 1 tbsp milk = 15g, 1 tbsp cream cheese = 14.5g, 1 tbsp peanut butter = 16g, 1 tbsp cocoa powder = 5g, 1 tbsp salt = 18g.

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