Coffee, espresso: How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
A shot of espresso weighs about the same as water (~1 g/mL), but crema and air bubbles make volume imprecise. Weighing your shots keeps milk drinks consistent.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 44 |
| 4 | 59 |
| 5 | 74 |
| 6 | 89 |
| 7 | 104 |
| 8 | 118 |
| 9 | 133 |
| 10 | 148 |
| 11 | 163 |
| 12 | 177 |
| 13 | 192 |
| 14 | 207 |
| 15 | 222 |
| 20 | 296 |
| 25 | 370 |
| 30 | 444 |
FAQ
- Does how I hold the tablespoon of Coffee, espresso affect the weight?
- Barely — watery liquids fill the spoon flush regardless of angle. Expect repeatability within 0.3 g per level fill.
- Does Coffee, espresso lose weight during long storage?
- Not in sealed containers — water-like liquids have a near-zero vapour loss rate below boiling. Evaporation only becomes material in open containers over days.