Convert Tablespoons to Grams
Tablespoons to grams for real ingredients — flour, sugar, butter and more — with a live, ingredient-aware converter.
Tablespoons to Grams formula
Tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, so the conversion runs through the ingredient's density. For butter:
grams = tablespoons × 14.18 (for butter)
Worked example
1 tablespoon of butter = 14.18 grams.
1 tablespoon in grams, by ingredient
| Ingredient | 1 tablespoon ≈ |
|---|---|
| Water | 14.79 grams |
| Milk | 15.23 grams |
| Flour (all-purpose) | 7.82 grams |
| Sugar (granulated) | 12.49 grams |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 13.75 grams |
| Powdered sugar | 7.51 grams |
| Butter | 14.18 grams |
| Vegetable oil | 13.62 grams |
| Honey | 21.25 grams |
| Salt (table) | 17.74 grams |
| Cocoa powder | 6.25 grams |
| Rice (uncooked) | 12.49 grams |
| Rolled oats | 5.62 grams |
Values use standard kitchen densities; real-world scooping and packing vary a little, so round sensibly when baking.
Common uses
Handy for small quantities — butter, sugar, cocoa and honey are often listed in tablespoons but weighed in grams.
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of butter?
About 14.18 grams. The exact figure depends on how the ingredient is scooped or packed, so treat it as a reliable baking estimate.
Why does the ingredient matter?
Tablespoons measure volume while grams measure weight, and every ingredient has a different density — a cup of flour weighs far less than a cup of honey. Pick the ingredient in the converter to get the right factor.
Which cup and spoon sizes does this use?
US customary sizes: 1 cup = 236.6 ml, 1 tablespoon = 14.8 ml, 1 teaspoon = 4.9 ml. Metric cups (250 ml) will differ slightly.