Sauce, Barbecue, Bull'S-Eye, Original: How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
Bull's-Eye Original barbecue sauce is one of the densest BBQ sauces available at 1.251 g/ml, making one US cup weigh roughly 297 grams and a tablespoon about 18.5 grams. Its exceptionally thick, paste-like body is loaded with tomato concentrate and sweeteners, which helps it form a heavy glaze on steaks, burgers, and smoked sausages without dripping during high-heat grilling.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 |
| 2 | 37 |
| 3 | 55 |
| 4 | 74 |
| 5 | 92 |
FAQ
- Why is Bull's-Eye the densest mainstream barbecue sauce?
- Bull's-Eye Original packs a density of 1.251 g/ml because of its high concentration of tomato paste, sugar, and molasses solids, giving it a near-paste consistency that outweighs even Sweet Baby Ray's (1.217 g/ml) per cup.
- How much does a tablespoon of Bull's-Eye Original weigh?
- At 1.251 g/ml, one tablespoon (about 14.8 ml) of Bull's-Eye Original weighs approximately 18.5 grams, reflecting its unusually thick, high-solids formulation compared to thinner vinegar-based sauces.
- Should I adjust quantities when substituting Bull's-Eye for a lighter BBQ sauce?
- Yes. Because Bull's-Eye is 1.251 g/ml, the same measured cup delivers about 23 grams more sauce than Open Pit at 1.158 g/ml, so you may want to reduce the volume slightly to match the intended weight in glazes and marinades.