Tablespoons to Grams Converter
Convert tablespoons (tbsp) to grams (g)
Result
1 tbsp of water = 14.78676478 g
1 tbsp in other units
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How to convert tablespoons to grams
Weight and volume are linked by density. Water weighs 1 gram per millilitre, so for water g = tbsp × 14.78676 (water). For other substances, pick one above.
g = tbsp × 14.78676 (water)
2 tbsp of water = 29.57353 g
Other substances
1 tbsp is milk 15.23 g, cooking oil 13.6 g, ghee (melted) 13.46 g, honey 21 g. Lighter substances such as oil take up more volume for the same weight.
About tablespoons (tbsp)
A US tablespoon is 3 teaspoons, about 14.8 mL.
About grams (g)
A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram. Recipes and kitchen scales use grams.
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in one tablespoon?
For water, one tablespoon is 14.78676 grams. For other substances it depends on density: milk 15.23 g, cooking oil 13.6 g, ghee (melted) 13.46 g, honey 21 g.
Is the tbsp to g conversion the same for every liquid?
No. Weight and volume are linked by density, so oil, milk and honey all give different answers. Pick the substance in the converter above.
How do I convert tablespoons to grams?
Turn the volume into millilitres, multiply by the density in g/mL to get grams, then convert to grams. For water: 2 tbsp = 29.57353 g.