How to convert tablespoons to grams
Tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, so the answer depends on the ingredient's density. For example, 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour is 7.9 g with metric cups, but 1 tablespoon of sugar is 13 g.
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.
Tablespoons to grams chart
1 tablespoon of each ingredient in grams:
| Ingredient | Metric / India | US |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 15 g | 15 g |
| Milk | 15 g | 15 g |
| Vegetable / cooking oil | 14 g | 14 g |
| Cream (heavy / whipping) | 15 g | 15 g |
| Condensed milk (sweetened) | 19 g | 19 g |
| Honey | 22 g | 21 g |
| Maple syrup | 20 g | 20 g |
| All-purpose flour (maida) | 7.9 g | 7.8 g |
| Whole wheat flour (atta) | 7.6 g | 7.5 g |
| Bread flour | 8.1 g | 7.9 g |
| Gram flour (besan) | 5.8 g | 5.8 g |
| Semolina (sooji / rava) | 11 g | 10 g |
| Rice flour | 10 g | 9.9 g |
| Cornflour / cornstarch | 8.1 g | 8 g |
| Almond flour | 6.1 g | 6 g |
| Rolled oats | 5.7 g | 5.6 g |
| Rice, uncooked (basmati / white) | 12 g | 12 g |
| Lentils / dal, uncooked | 12 g | 12 g |
| Sugar (granulated) | 13 g | 13 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 14 g | 13 g |
| Powdered / icing sugar | 7.6 g | 7.5 g |
| Butter | 14 g | 14 g |
| Ghee (clarified butter) | 14 g | 14 g |
| Yogurt / curd (dahi) | 16 g | 15 g |
| Cheese, grated (cheddar) | 7.2 g | 7.1 g |
| Peanut butter | 16 g | 16 g |
| Cocoa powder | 5.4 g | 5.3 g |
| Baking powder | 14 g | 14 g |
| Baking soda | 14 g | 14 g |
| Dry / instant yeast | 9.4 g | 9.3 g |
| Salt (table) | 19 g | 18 g |
| Chocolate chips | 11 g | 11 g |
| Raisins | 9.2 g | 9.1 g |
| Walnuts, chopped | 7.4 g | 7.3 g |
| Almonds, whole | 9.1 g | 8.9 g |
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 grams are in 1 tablespoon of flour?
About 7.9 g with metric (Indian) cups and spoons, or 7.8 g with US measures.
How many grams are in 1 tablespoon of sugar?
About 13 g (metric) or 13 g (US).