Grams to Tablespoons Calculator
Note: This conversion assumes water density (1 g/ml). Different ingredients have different densities and will require different conversion factors.
📚 Examples, Formula, and How To
📝 Grams to Tablespoons Formula
Grams to Tablespoons (Water)
Tablespoons = Grams × 0.067628Multiply the weight in grams by 0.067628 to get tablespoons (for water)
Tablespoons to Grams (Water)
Grams = Tablespoons ÷ 0.067628Divide the volume in tablespoons by 0.067628 to get grams (for water)
💡 Converting Grams to Tablespoons
Example 1
Convert: 20 grams to tablespoons
Start with the conversion formula: Tablespoons = Grams × 0.067628
Substitute the value: Tablespoons = 20 × 0.067628
Calculate: 20 × 0.067628 = 1.353
Example 2
Convert: 1.5 tablespoons to grams
Start with the conversion formula: Grams = Tablespoons ÷ 0.067628
Substitute the value: Grams = 1.5 ÷ 0.067628
Calculate: 1.5 ÷ 0.067628 = 22.18
📊 Grams to Tablespoons Conversion Table
Common Grams to Tablespoons Conversions (Water)
| Grams | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 5 g | 0.34 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.68 tbsp |
| 15 g | 1.01 tbsp |
| 20 g | 1.35 tbsp |
| 25 g | 1.69 tbsp |
| 30 g | 2.03 tbsp |
| 40 g | 2.71 tbsp |
| 50 g | 3.38 tbsp |
| 100 g | 6.76 tbsp |
All values are rounded to 4 decimal places for practical use
⚙️ How to Convert Grams to Tablespoons
Water Conversion
1 gram of water equals 0.067628 tablespoons
This conversion assumes water density (1 g/ml). Other ingredients will vary.
Grams to Tablespoons
Multiply grams by 0.067628 to get tablespoons
Enter a value in the grams field to convert to tablespoons.
Tablespoons to Grams
Divide tablespoons by 0.067628 to get grams
Enter a value in the tablespoons field to convert to grams.
📚 What are Grams and Tablespoons?
📏 Gram(g)
Definition:
A gram is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. It measures the amount of matter in an object.
History:
The gram was defined during the French Revolution as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at 4°C. It became part of the metric system in 1795.
Common Uses:
- Food ingredients in cooking and baking
- Measuring medication dosages
- Precious metals and jewelry
- Laboratory measurements
- Nutritional information on food labels
Fun Fact:
A gram is about the weight of a paperclip or a small raisin. One US penny weighs about 2.5 grams!
📏 Tablespoon(tbsp)
Definition:
A tablespoon is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking. In the US, one tablespoon equals 14.787 milliliters or 3 teaspoons.
History:
The tablespoon originated from actual spoons used for serving at the table. It was standardized for cooking measurements in the 19th century.
Common Uses:
- Recipe measurements in cooking and baking
- Medication dosing for children and adults
- Serving sizes for condiments and sauces
- Measuring cooking oils, vinegars, and extracts
- Portion control for liquid ingredients
Fun Fact:
A tablespoon is exactly 3 teaspoons! This makes it easy to scale recipes up or down when you need different measurements.