Coffee, powder (instant): How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
Instant coffee powder is very light (~0.25 g/mL). Scooping by volume is erratic; weighing grams keeps brews consistent and prevents bitter over-dosing.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 6 | 22 |
| 7 | 26 |
| 8 | 30 |
| 9 | 33 |
| 10 | 37 |
| 11 | 41 |
| 12 | 44 |
| 13 | 48 |
| 14 | 52 |
| 15 | 55 |
| 20 | 74 |
| 25 | 92 |
| 30 | 111 |
FAQ
- Is a level tablespoon of Coffee, powder (instant) precise enough for baking?
- For most recipes, yes. For yeast or baking-powder doses where 1 g matters, use a scale and check the freshness of the product.
- Is it safe to swap Coffee, powder (instant) for a similar powder at the same gram weight?
- For structure/mass yes, but leavening strength varies — baking powder is ~3× weaker than baking soda at equal mass. Check the chemistry, not just the weight.