Coffee, roasted (beans): How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
Whole roasted coffee beans are very light (~0.35 g/mL). Volume scoops vary wildly; weighing ensures consistent brew strength and prevents over/under-dosing.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 21 |
| 5 | 26 |
| 6 | 31 |
| 7 | 36 |
| 8 | 41 |
| 9 | 47 |
| 10 | 52 |
| 11 | 57 |
| 12 | 62 |
| 13 | 67 |
| 14 | 72 |
| 15 | 78 |
| 20 | 104 |
| 25 | 129 |
| 30 | 155 |
FAQ
- What error margin should I expect on Coffee, roasted (beans) measurements?
- About ±10 % for volume measures, ±1 % for scale measures. Recipes robust to ±10 % work from either; tight bakes need the scale.
- Is batch-to-batch variation significant for Coffee, roasted (beans)?
- Small — the gram values in the table reflect typical commercial product. Artisan or small-batch versions can differ 5–10 % in bulk density. Weigh for tight recipes.