Milk, Indian Buffalo, Fluid: How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
Indian buffalo milk is a rich, opaque liquid with a density of 1.031 g/ml, noticeably denser than standard cow milk due to its higher fat and protein content. One US cup weighs approximately 244 g while a tablespoon comes to about 15.2 g, making precise measurement essential for South Asian desserts like kheer, rabri, and paneer where the elevated butterfat directly affects texture and yield.
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 | 46 |
| 4 | 61 |
| 5 | 76 |
FAQ
- Why does Indian buffalo milk weigh more per cup than regular cow milk?
- Indian buffalo milk has a density of 1.031 g/ml compared to about 1.025 g/ml for whole cow milk because it contains roughly 6-8% fat and 4.5% protein, both higher than cow milk, resulting in approximately 244 g per US cup.
- How does the higher fat content of buffalo milk affect paneer yield?
- Buffalo milk's elevated fat content of 6-8% produces about 20-25% more paneer per liter than cow milk, so when scaling recipes by volume the heavier cup weight of 244 g must be accounted for to maintain consistent curd formation and texture.
- Can I substitute cow milk for buffalo milk by volume in dessert recipes?
- A direct volume swap will produce a lighter, less creamy result because buffalo milk at 1.031 g/ml delivers more fat solids per cup than cow milk; for desserts like rabri or gulab jamun, you may need to add cream or reduce cooking time to compensate for the lower richness.