How Many Grams is 1 Tablespoon? (1 TBSP to Grams)

Need to know how many grams is 1 tablespoon? Here are instant answers for all 28 common baking staples.

Quick Answers for 1 TBSP:

🧈 Butter

14.2g

(3.0 tsp)

🌾 All-Purpose Flour

7.8g

(3.0 tsp)

🍬 Granulated Sugar

12.5g

(3.0 tsp)

Tablespoons to Grams → Grams

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Tablespoons (tbsp)

tbsp

7.8 g

= 3 tsp • 0.06 cups • 0.28 oz

1 tbsp × 7.8g = 7.8g

Grams7.8 g

tbsp1

Teaspoons3 tsp

Ounces0.28 oz

Cups0.06 cup

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Aeration & Compaction Note: Standardized to USDA & King Arthur Baking densities (e.g., 1 level tbsp flour = 7.8g; 1 cup spooned & leveled = 120g, ~7.5g/tbsp). Spooning creates slight wall-contact settling compared to a wide cup. For 100% precision in delicate recipes, always use grams.

Conversion Chart: 1 Tbsp to Grams for All 40 Ingredients

Ingredient	Grams	Cups Equivalent	Teaspoons	Source
🌾All-Purpose Flour	8 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🍬Granulated Sugar	13 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🤎Brown Sugar (Packed)	14 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🧈Butter	14 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🧁Powdered Sugar	8 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
💧Water	15 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	NIST
🥛Milk	15 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🍯Honey	21 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🫒Vegetable Oil	14 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🫒Olive Oil	14 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🍫Cocoa Powder	6 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🧂Salt	18 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🥄Baking Powder	14 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🥄Baking Soda	14 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🥣Rolled Oats	5 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🍚White Rice (Uncooked)	12 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🍫Chocolate Chips	10 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🌰Almonds (Whole)	9 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🌽Cornstarch	8 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🧀Cream Cheese	15 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🥜Peanut Butter	16 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🍁Maple Syrup	20 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🥣Yogurt	15 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🥛Sour Cream	14 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🥥Coconut Oil	14 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🌰Almond Flour	6 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🥥Coconut Flour	8 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🌿Vanilla Extract	13 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🌰Nutella	19 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🫧Active Dry Yeast	9 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🪵Ground Cinnamon	8 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🥛Heavy Cream	15 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🌱Chia Seeds	10 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🌾Flax Seeds	10 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🍯Corn Syrup	21 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🫚Ground Ginger	6 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🍶Soy Sauce	18 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🍎Apple Cider Vinegar	15 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🍋Lemon Juice	15 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
☕Ground Coffee	5 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🍵Matcha Powder	6 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🥣Miso Paste	18 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🧴Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie)	15 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🍶Mirin	18 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🫒Toasted Sesame Oil	14 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🍚Rice Flour	10 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🍡Glutinous Rice Flour (Mochiko)	9 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🧋Tapioca Starch	8 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🌾Semolina	10 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🧀Mascarpone Cheese	15 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🫙Tahini	15 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🥄Cream of Tartar	10 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🌾Psyllium Husk	5 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	King Arthur
🥜Almond Butter	16 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🥜Cashew Butter	16 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🍯Molasses	21 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🥛Sweetened Condensed Milk	19 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🥛Evaporated Milk	16 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🌵Agave Nectar	21 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA
🍫Baking Chocolate (Melted)	14 g	0.06 cup	3 tsp	USDA

Frequently Asked Questions: 1 TBSP to Grams

How many grams is 1 tablespoon?

1 tablespoon equals approximately 14.2 grams of butter, 12.5 grams of granulated sugar, or 7.8 grams of all-purpose flour. For liquids (water, milk, vinegar), 1 tbsp is exactly 15 grams (or ml).

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of butter?

1 tablespoon of butter equals 14.2 grams. 1 standard US stick of butter has 8 tablespoons (113.4g).

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of flour?

1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour equals 7.8 grams when measured using the gentle spoon-and-level technique.

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar?

1 tablespoon of granulated white sugar equals 12.5 grams. Sugar is heavier than flour because of its compact crystalline density.

How do you convert 1 tablespoons to grams?

To convert 1 tbsp to grams, multiply 1 by the ingredient's density in grams per tablespoon (e.g., for butter: 1 × 14.2 = 14.2g; for flour: 1 × 7.8 = 7.8g; for sugar: 1 × 12.5 = 12.5g).

How many cups or teaspoons is 1 tablespoon?

1 tablespoon equals 3.0 teaspoons, or 0.063 US cups.

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