Why does a tablespoon of flour weigh less than a tablespoon of sugar?

Different ingredients have different densities. Flour is light and airy (about 8–9 g per tablespoon), while granulated sugar is denser (about 12–13 g per tablespoon). This converter uses per-ingredient density values so you get an accurate gram weight for each ingredient.

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of butter?

One US tablespoon of butter weighs approximately 14.2 grams. This is because butter has a density close to that of water (roughly 0.96 g/mL) and a tablespoon holds about 14.79 mL.

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of flour?

This converter uses approximately 8.5 grams per tablespoon for all-purpose flour. Actual weight varies with flour type and packing, so use a kitchen scale when precision matters.

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of sugar?

One tablespoon of granulated white sugar weighs approximately 12.5 grams. Brown sugar, when packed, weighs slightly more (about 13.8 g per tablespoon).

What volume is a tablespoon?

A US tablespoon is exactly 14.7868 mL (commonly rounded to 15 mL). The UK and Australian tablespoon is 15 mL by definition. This converter uses the US standard of 14.79 mL.

Can I use this for liquid ingredients?

Yes. Liquids like water, milk, and oil are included. For water, 1 tablespoon = approximately 14.79 grams. For oils, density varies slightly by type, so select the specific oil if available.

Tablespoons to Grams Converter

Select an ingredient and enter tablespoons to get the exact gram weight using real ingredient density values.

Tablespoons to Grams

Ingredient

Tablespoons

1 US tablespoon = 14.79 mL

Quick amounts

Result

1 tbsp of Granulated white sugar

12.50 g

= 0.441 oz

Formula

1 tbsp × 12.50 g/tbsp = 12.50 g

Density: 12.50 g per tablespoon

Common Tablespoon-to-Gram Conversions

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Summary

This tool converts tablespoons to grams for common cooking and baking ingredients. Because different ingredients have different densities — a tablespoon of honey weighs much more than a tablespoon of flour — the converter applies ingredient-specific density values rather than a single generic factor. Select the ingredient, enter the number of tablespoons, and get an accurate gram weight instantly. All calculations run in your browser with no server needed.

How it works

Select the ingredient from the dropdown list.
Enter the number of tablespoons in the input field.
The converter multiplies the volume by the ingredient's density to get the gram weight.
The result updates instantly as you type or change ingredients.
Click Copy to copy the gram value to your clipboard.

Use cases

Weigh baking ingredients when only tablespoon measurements are given.
Scale recipes by converting volume measures to weight for precision.
Follow a recipe from a country that uses grams instead of tablespoons.
Verify nutritional information that lists serving sizes in tablespoons.
Measure sticky ingredients like honey or peanut butter by weight instead of volume.
Convert tablespoon-based spice amounts for large-batch cooking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-09-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu