Tablespoons to Grams 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
📝 Tablespoons to Grams Formula
Tablespoons to Grams (Water)
Grams = Tablespoons × 14.787Multiply the volume in tablespoons by 14.787 to get grams (for water)
Grams to Tablespoons (Water)
Tablespoons = Grams ÷ 14.787Divide the weight in grams by 14.787 to get tablespoons (for water)
💡 Converting Tablespoons to Grams
Example 1
Convert: 2 tablespoons to grams
Start with the conversion formula: Grams = Tablespoons × 14.787
Substitute the value: Grams = 2 × 14.787
Calculate: 2 × 14.787 = 29.574
Example 2
Convert: 30 grams to tablespoons
Start with the conversion formula: Tablespoons = Grams ÷ 14.787
Substitute the value: Tablespoons = 30 ÷ 14.787
Calculate: 30 ÷ 14.787 = 2.029
📊 Tablespoons to Grams Conversion Table
Common Tablespoons to Grams Conversions (Water)
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.5 tbsp | 7.4 g |
| 1 tbsp | 14.8 g |
| 1.5 tbsp | 22.2 g |
| 2 tbsp | 29.6 g |
| 2.5 tbsp | 37.0 g |
| 3 tbsp | 44.4 g |
| 4 tbsp | 59.1 g |
| 5 tbsp | 73.9 g |
| 8 tbsp | 118.3 g |
All values are rounded to 4 decimal places for practical use
⚙️ How to Convert Tablespoons to Grams
Water Conversion
1 tablespoon of water equals 14.787 grams
This conversion assumes water density (1 g/ml). Other ingredients will vary.
Tablespoons to Grams
Multiply tablespoons by 14.787 to get grams
Enter a value in the tablespoons field to convert to grams.
Grams to Tablespoons
Divide grams by 14.787 to get tablespoons
Enter a value in the grams field to convert to tablespoons.
📚 What are Tablespoons and 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.
📏 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!