How many grams to a tablespoon?

1 tablespoon equals approximately 14.2 grams of butter, 12.5 grams of granulated sugar, 7.8 grams of all-purpose flour, or 15 grams of water.

How many tablespoons is 15 grams?

15 grams is about 1 tablespoon for heavy ingredients like butter or milk, and about 1.9 tablespoons for light ingredients like flour.

How many tablespoons is 50 grams?

50 grams is approximately 3.5 tablespoons of butter, 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar, or 6.4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.

How many tablespoons is 100 grams of butter?

100 grams of butter equals exactly 7 tablespoons (or 7.04 tbsp).

Why do grams to tablespoons conversions vary?

Grams measure weight while tablespoons measure volume. Different ingredients have different densities, so 1 tablespoon of dense salt will weigh much more than 1 tablespoon of light flour.

How many tablespoons is 30 grams of flour?

30 grams of all-purpose flour is roughly 3.8 tablespoons, which is nearly 4 tablespoons or 1/4 cup.

Forward Converter (TBSP to Grams)

Grams to Tablespoons Converter

Converting grams to tablespoons (tbsp) is essential when adapting European baking recipes for American kitchens, or when you only have measuring spoons available but the recipe is given in metric weights.

Because grams measure weight and tablespoons measure volume, the conversion depends entirely on what you are measuring. For example, 15 grams of a dense ingredient like honey is only about 0.7 tablespoons, while 15 grams of a light ingredient like cocoa powder takes up more than 2 tablespoons of space.

Use our quick reference chart below for the most common baking ingredients and amounts.

Grams → Tablespoons

Instant interactive calculation for any amount or ingredient

Grams (g)

3.21 tbsp

= 9.6 tsp • 0.2 cups • 0.88 oz

25g ÷ 7.8g = 3.21 tbsp

Grams25 g

tbsp3.21

Teaspoons9.6 tsp

Ounces0.88 oz

Cups0.2 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.

Quick Conversion Chart: Grams to Tablespoons

Ingredient	5g	10g	15g	20g	25g	30g	40g	50g	60g	100g	125g
All-Purpose Flour	0.6 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.6 tbsp	3.2 tbsp	3.8 tbsp	5.1 tbsp	6.4 tbsp	7.7 tbsp	12.8 tbsp	16.0 tbsp
Granulated Sugar	0.4 tbsp	0.8 tbsp	1.2 tbsp	1.6 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.4 tbsp	3.2 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	4.8 tbsp	8.0 tbsp	10.0 tbsp
Brown Sugar (Packed)	0.4 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.8 tbsp	2.2 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	3.6 tbsp	4.3 tbsp	7.2 tbsp	9.1 tbsp
Butter	0.4 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.8 tbsp	2.1 tbsp	2.8 tbsp	3.5 tbsp	4.2 tbsp	7.0 tbsp	8.8 tbsp
Powdered Sugar	0.7 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.7 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	5.3 tbsp	6.7 tbsp	8.0 tbsp	13.3 tbsp	16.7 tbsp
Water	0.3 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.7 tbsp	3.4 tbsp	4.1 tbsp	6.8 tbsp	8.4 tbsp
Milk	0.3 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.7 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	6.7 tbsp	8.3 tbsp
Honey	0.2 tbsp	0.5 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	0.9 tbsp	1.2 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.3 tbsp	2.8 tbsp	4.7 tbsp	5.9 tbsp
Vegetable Oil	0.4 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.5 tbsp	1.8 tbsp	2.2 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	3.7 tbsp	4.4 tbsp	7.4 tbsp	9.2 tbsp
Olive Oil	0.4 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.5 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.2 tbsp	3.0 tbsp	3.7 tbsp	4.4 tbsp	7.4 tbsp	9.3 tbsp
Cocoa Powder	0.8 tbsp	1.6 tbsp	2.4 tbsp	3.2 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	4.8 tbsp	6.4 tbsp	8.0 tbsp	9.6 tbsp	16.0 tbsp	20.0 tbsp
Salt	0.3 tbsp	0.6 tbsp	0.8 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.2 tbsp	2.8 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	5.6 tbsp	6.9 tbsp
Baking Powder	0.4 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.8 tbsp	2.2 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	3.6 tbsp	4.3 tbsp	7.2 tbsp	9.1 tbsp
Baking Soda	0.4 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.8 tbsp	2.2 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	3.6 tbsp	4.3 tbsp	7.2 tbsp	9.1 tbsp
Rolled Oats	1.0 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	3.0 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	5.0 tbsp	6.0 tbsp	8.0 tbsp	10.0 tbsp	12.0 tbsp	20.0 tbsp	25.0 tbsp
White Rice (Uncooked)	0.4 tbsp	0.9 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.2 tbsp	2.6 tbsp	3.4 tbsp	4.3 tbsp	5.2 tbsp	8.6 tbsp	10.8 tbsp
Chocolate Chips	0.5 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.5 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.5 tbsp	3.0 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	5.0 tbsp	6.0 tbsp	10.0 tbsp	12.5 tbsp
Almonds (Whole)	0.6 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.3 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	3.4 tbsp	4.6 tbsp	5.7 tbsp	6.9 tbsp	11.4 tbsp	14.3 tbsp
Cornstarch	0.6 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.5 tbsp	3.1 tbsp	3.8 tbsp	5.0 tbsp	6.3 tbsp	7.5 tbsp	12.5 tbsp	15.6 tbsp
Cream Cheese	0.3 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.1 tbsp	2.8 tbsp	3.4 tbsp	4.1 tbsp	6.9 tbsp	8.6 tbsp
Peanut Butter	0.3 tbsp	0.6 tbsp	0.9 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.6 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.5 tbsp	3.1 tbsp	3.8 tbsp	6.3 tbsp	7.8 tbsp
Maple Syrup	0.3 tbsp	0.5 tbsp	0.8 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.5 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.5 tbsp	3.0 tbsp	5.0 tbsp	6.3 tbsp
Yogurt	0.3 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.6 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.6 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	3.9 tbsp	6.5 tbsp	8.2 tbsp
Sour Cream	0.3 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.1 tbsp	2.8 tbsp	3.5 tbsp	4.2 tbsp	6.9 tbsp	8.7 tbsp
Coconut Oil	0.4 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.5 tbsp	1.8 tbsp	2.2 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	3.7 tbsp	4.4 tbsp	7.4 tbsp	9.2 tbsp
Almond Flour	0.8 tbsp	1.6 tbsp	2.4 tbsp	3.2 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	4.8 tbsp	6.4 tbsp	8.0 tbsp	9.6 tbsp	16.0 tbsp	20.0 tbsp
Coconut Flour	0.7 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.7 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	5.3 tbsp	6.7 tbsp	8.0 tbsp	13.3 tbsp	16.7 tbsp
Vanilla Extract	0.4 tbsp	0.8 tbsp	1.2 tbsp	1.5 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.3 tbsp	3.1 tbsp	3.8 tbsp	4.6 tbsp	7.7 tbsp	9.6 tbsp
Nutella	0.3 tbsp	0.5 tbsp	0.8 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.6 tbsp	2.2 tbsp	2.7 tbsp	3.2 tbsp	5.4 tbsp	6.8 tbsp
Active Dry Yeast	0.6 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.2 tbsp	2.8 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	4.4 tbsp	5.6 tbsp	6.7 tbsp	11.1 tbsp	13.9 tbsp
Ground Cinnamon	0.6 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.6 tbsp	3.2 tbsp	3.8 tbsp	5.1 tbsp	6.4 tbsp	7.7 tbsp	12.8 tbsp	16.0 tbsp
Heavy Cream	0.3 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.7 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	6.7 tbsp	8.3 tbsp
Chia Seeds	0.5 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.5 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.5 tbsp	3.0 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	5.0 tbsp	6.0 tbsp	10.0 tbsp	12.5 tbsp
Flax Seeds	0.5 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.5 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.4 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	3.9 tbsp	4.9 tbsp	5.8 tbsp	9.7 tbsp	12.1 tbsp
Corn Syrup	0.2 tbsp	0.5 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.2 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.4 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	4.8 tbsp	6.0 tbsp
Ground Ginger	0.8 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.5 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	4.2 tbsp	5.0 tbsp	6.7 tbsp	8.3 tbsp	10.0 tbsp	16.7 tbsp	20.8 tbsp
Soy Sauce	0.3 tbsp	0.6 tbsp	0.9 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.3 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	3.4 tbsp	5.7 tbsp	7.1 tbsp
Apple Cider Vinegar	0.3 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.7 tbsp	3.4 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	6.7 tbsp	8.4 tbsp
Lemon Juice	0.3 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.6 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.6 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	3.9 tbsp	6.6 tbsp	8.2 tbsp
Ground Coffee	0.9 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.8 tbsp	3.8 tbsp	4.7 tbsp	5.7 tbsp	7.5 tbsp	9.4 tbsp	11.3 tbsp	18.9 tbsp	23.6 tbsp
Matcha Powder	0.8 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.5 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	4.2 tbsp	5.0 tbsp	6.7 tbsp	8.3 tbsp	10.0 tbsp	16.7 tbsp	20.8 tbsp
Miso Paste	0.3 tbsp	0.6 tbsp	0.8 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.2 tbsp	2.8 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	5.6 tbsp	6.9 tbsp
Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie)	0.3 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.1 tbsp	2.8 tbsp	3.4 tbsp	4.1 tbsp	6.9 tbsp	8.6 tbsp
Mirin	0.3 tbsp	0.6 tbsp	0.9 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.3 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	3.4 tbsp	5.7 tbsp	7.1 tbsp
Toasted Sesame Oil	0.4 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.5 tbsp	1.8 tbsp	2.2 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	3.7 tbsp	4.4 tbsp	7.4 tbsp	9.2 tbsp
Rice Flour	0.5 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.5 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.5 tbsp	3.0 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	5.0 tbsp	6.0 tbsp	10.0 tbsp	12.5 tbsp
Glutinous Rice Flour (Mochiko)	0.6 tbsp	1.2 tbsp	1.8 tbsp	2.4 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	3.5 tbsp	4.7 tbsp	5.9 tbsp	7.1 tbsp	11.8 tbsp	14.7 tbsp
Tapioca Starch	0.7 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.7 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	5.3 tbsp	6.7 tbsp	8.0 tbsp	13.3 tbsp	16.7 tbsp
Semolina	0.5 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.4 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	3.8 tbsp	4.8 tbsp	5.8 tbsp	9.6 tbsp	12.0 tbsp
Mascarpone Cheese	0.3 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.7 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	6.7 tbsp	8.3 tbsp
Tahini	0.3 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.7 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.7 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	6.7 tbsp	8.3 tbsp
Cream of Tartar	0.5 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.5 tbsp	2.0 tbsp	2.5 tbsp	3.0 tbsp	4.0 tbsp	5.0 tbsp	6.0 tbsp	10.0 tbsp	12.5 tbsp
Psyllium Husk	1.1 tbsp	2.2 tbsp	3.3 tbsp	4.4 tbsp	5.6 tbsp	6.7 tbsp	8.9 tbsp	11.1 tbsp	13.3 tbsp	22.2 tbsp	27.8 tbsp
Almond Butter	0.3 tbsp	0.6 tbsp	0.9 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.6 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.5 tbsp	3.1 tbsp	3.8 tbsp	6.3 tbsp	7.8 tbsp
Cashew Butter	0.3 tbsp	0.6 tbsp	0.9 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.6 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.5 tbsp	3.1 tbsp	3.8 tbsp	6.3 tbsp	7.8 tbsp
Molasses	0.2 tbsp	0.5 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	0.9 tbsp	1.2 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.3 tbsp	2.8 tbsp	4.7 tbsp	5.9 tbsp
Sweetened Condensed Milk	0.3 tbsp	0.5 tbsp	0.8 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.6 tbsp	2.1 tbsp	2.6 tbsp	3.1 tbsp	5.2 tbsp	6.5 tbsp
Evaporated Milk	0.3 tbsp	0.6 tbsp	0.9 tbsp	1.3 tbsp	1.6 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.5 tbsp	3.2 tbsp	3.8 tbsp	6.3 tbsp	7.9 tbsp
Agave Nectar	0.2 tbsp	0.5 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.0 tbsp	1.2 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.9 tbsp	2.4 tbsp	2.9 tbsp	4.8 tbsp	6.0 tbsp
Baking Chocolate (Melted)	0.4 tbsp	0.7 tbsp	1.1 tbsp	1.4 tbsp	1.8 tbsp	2.1 tbsp	2.8 tbsp	3.5 tbsp	4.2 tbsp	7.0 tbsp	8.8 tbsp

Grams to Tablespoons Converter

Grams → Tablespoons

Quick Conversion Chart: Grams to Tablespoons

Specific Gram Amounts to TBSP