How Many Grams is 3 Tablespoons? (3 TBSP to Grams)

Need to know how many grams is 3 tablespoons? Here are instant answers for all 28 common baking staples.

Quick Answers for 3 TBSP:

🧈 Butter

42.6g

(9.0 tsp)

🌾 All-Purpose Flour

23.4g

(9.0 tsp)

🍬 Granulated Sugar

37.5g

(9.0 tsp)

Tablespoons to Grams → Grams

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Tablespoons (tbsp)

tbsp

23.4 g

= 9 tsp • 0.19 cups • 0.83 oz

3 tbsp × 7.8g = 23.4g

Grams23.4 g

tbsp3

Teaspoons9 tsp

Ounces0.83 oz

Cups0.19 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: 3 Tbsp to Grams for All 40 Ingredients

Ingredient	Grams	Cups Equivalent	Teaspoons	Source
🌾All-Purpose Flour	23 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🍬Granulated Sugar	38 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🤎Brown Sugar (Packed)	41 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🧈Butter	43 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🧁Powdered Sugar	23 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
💧Water	44 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	NIST
🥛Milk	45 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🍯Honey	64 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🫒Vegetable Oil	41 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🫒Olive Oil	41 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🍫Cocoa Powder	19 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🧂Salt	54 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🥄Baking Powder	41 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🥄Baking Soda	41 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🥣Rolled Oats	15 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🍚White Rice (Uncooked)	35 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🍫Chocolate Chips	30 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🌰Almonds (Whole)	26 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🌽Cornstarch	24 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🧀Cream Cheese	44 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🥜Peanut Butter	48 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🍁Maple Syrup	60 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🥣Yogurt	46 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🥛Sour Cream	43 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🥥Coconut Oil	41 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🌰Almond Flour	19 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🥥Coconut Flour	23 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🌿Vanilla Extract	39 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🌰Nutella	56 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🫧Active Dry Yeast	27 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🪵Ground Cinnamon	23 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🥛Heavy Cream	45 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🌱Chia Seeds	30 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🌾Flax Seeds	31 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🍯Corn Syrup	63 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🫚Ground Ginger	18 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🍶Soy Sauce	53 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🍎Apple Cider Vinegar	45 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🍋Lemon Juice	46 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
☕Ground Coffee	16 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🍵Matcha Powder	18 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🥣Miso Paste	54 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🧴Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie)	44 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🍶Mirin	53 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🫒Toasted Sesame Oil	41 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🍚Rice Flour	30 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🍡Glutinous Rice Flour (Mochiko)	26 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🧋Tapioca Starch	23 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🌾Semolina	31 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🧀Mascarpone Cheese	45 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🫙Tahini	45 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🥄Cream of Tartar	30 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🌾Psyllium Husk	14 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	King Arthur
🥜Almond Butter	48 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🥜Cashew Butter	48 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🍯Molasses	64 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🥛Sweetened Condensed Milk	57 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🥛Evaporated Milk	47 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🌵Agave Nectar	63 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA
🍫Baking Chocolate (Melted)	43 g	⅛ cup	9 tsp	USDA

Frequently Asked Questions: 3 TBSP to Grams

How many grams is 3 tablespoons?

3 tablespoons equals approximately 42.6 grams of butter, 37.5 grams of granulated sugar, or 23.4 grams of all-purpose flour. For liquids (water, milk, vinegar), 3 tbsp is exactly 45 grams (or ml).

How many grams is 3 tablespoons of butter?

3 tablespoons of butter equals 42.6 grams. 1 standard US stick of butter has 8 tablespoons (113.4g).

How many grams is 3 tablespoons of flour?

3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour equals 23.4 grams when measured using the gentle spoon-and-level technique.

How many grams is 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar?

3 tablespoons of granulated white sugar equals 37.5 grams. Sugar is heavier than flour because of its compact crystalline density.

How do you convert 3 tablespoons to grams?

To convert 3 tbsp to grams, multiply 3 by the ingredient's density in grams per tablespoon (e.g., for butter: 3 × 14.2 = 42.6g; for flour: 3 × 7.8 = 23.4g; for sugar: 3 × 12.5 = 37.5g).

How many cups or teaspoons is 3 tablespoons?

3 tablespoons equals 9.0 teaspoons, or 0.188 US cups.

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