How to convert grams to tablespoons
Grams measure weight and tablespoons measure volume, so the answer depends on the ingredient's density. For example, 1 gram of all-purpose flour is ⅛ (0.126) tbsp with metric cups, but 1 gram of sugar is 0.079 tbsp.
Cup and spoon sizes differ by country. A metric cup (used in India, the UK, Australia and New Zealand) is 250 mL; a US cup is 236.6 mL, about 5% smaller. Tablespoons are 15 mL (metric), 14.8 mL (US) or 20 mL (Australia), and teaspoons are 5 mL everywhere except the US (4.93 mL). Pick your system with the buttons at the top of the converter.
Grams to tablespoons chart
1 gram of each ingredient in tablespoons:
| Ingredient | Metric / India | US |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 0.067 tbsp | 0.068 tbsp |
| Milk | 0.065 tbsp | 0.066 tbsp |
| Vegetable / cooking oil | 0.072 tbsp | 0.073 tbsp |
| Cream (heavy / whipping) | 0.066 tbsp | 0.067 tbsp |
| Condensed milk (sweetened) | 0.052 tbsp | 0.052 tbsp |
| Honey | 0.046 tbsp | 0.047 tbsp |
| Maple syrup | 0.05 tbsp | 0.051 tbsp |
| All-purpose flour (maida) | ⅛ (0.126) tbsp | ⅛ (0.128) tbsp |
| Whole wheat flour (atta) | ⅛ (0.131) tbsp | ⅛ (0.133) tbsp |
| Bread flour | ⅛ (0.124) tbsp | ⅛ (0.126) tbsp |
| Gram flour (besan) | 0.171 tbsp | 0.174 tbsp |
| Semolina (sooji / rava) | 0.094 tbsp | 0.096 tbsp |
| Rice flour | 0.1 tbsp | 0.101 tbsp |
| Cornflour / cornstarch | ⅛ (0.123) tbsp | ⅛ (0.125) tbsp |
| Almond flour | 0.164 tbsp | 0.167 tbsp |
| Rolled oats | 0.175 tbsp | 0.178 tbsp |
| Rice, uncooked (basmati / white) | 0.085 tbsp | 0.086 tbsp |
| Lentils / dal, uncooked | 0.082 tbsp | 0.083 tbsp |
| Sugar (granulated) | 0.079 tbsp | 0.08 tbsp |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 0.074 tbsp | 0.075 tbsp |
| Powdered / icing sugar | ⅛ (0.131) tbsp | ⅛ (0.133) tbsp |
| Butter | 0.069 tbsp | 0.07 tbsp |
| Ghee (clarified butter) | 0.072 tbsp | 0.073 tbsp |
| Yogurt / curd (dahi) | 0.064 tbsp | 0.065 tbsp |
| Cheese, grated (cheddar) | ⅛ (0.14) tbsp | ⅛ (0.142) tbsp |
| Peanut butter | 0.061 tbsp | 0.062 tbsp |
| Cocoa powder | 0.186 tbsp | 0.188 tbsp |
| Baking powder | 0.071 tbsp | 0.072 tbsp |
| Baking soda | 0.071 tbsp | 0.072 tbsp |
| Dry / instant yeast | ⅛ (0.106) tbsp | ⅛ (0.107) tbsp |
| Salt (table) | 0.054 tbsp | 0.055 tbsp |
| Chocolate chips | 0.093 tbsp | 0.094 tbsp |
| Raisins | ⅛ (0.109) tbsp | ⅛ (0.11) tbsp |
| Walnuts, chopped | ⅛ (0.135) tbsp | ⅛ (0.137) tbsp |
| Almonds, whole | ⅛ (0.11) tbsp | ⅛ (0.112) tbsp |
How to measure accurately
- Flour, atta, besan: stir it, spoon it lightly into the cup and level it with a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs in up to 25% more.
- Brown sugar: press it firmly into the cup. Recipes assume “packed”.
- Butter, ghee, honey: weigh if you can. For honey, oil the spoon first so it slides out.
- Liquids: use a clear jug at eye level. For baking, an inexpensive kitchen scale is more accurate than any cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in 1 gram of flour?
About ⅛ (0.126) tbsp with metric (Indian) cups and spoons, or ⅛ (0.128) tbsp with US measures.
How many tablespoons are in 1 gram of sugar?
About 0.079 tbsp (metric) or 0.08 tbsp (US).