Sauce, Barbecue, Open Pit, Original: How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
Open Pit Original barbecue sauce is a vinegar-forward condiment with a density of 1.158 g/ml, so one US cup weighs about 274 grams and a tablespoon roughly 17.1 grams. Its thinner, tangier profile compared to sugar-heavy sauces makes it a popular choice for mop-style basting during slow smoking, marinating chicken drumsticks, or thinning thicker sauces for a more pourable glaze.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 |
| 2 | 34 |
| 3 | 51 |
| 4 | 68 |
| 5 | 86 |
FAQ
- Why does Open Pit BBQ sauce pour more easily than thicker brands?
- Open Pit has a density of only 1.158 g/ml because its vinegar-forward formula contains less dissolved sugar and tomato paste, resulting in a thinner, more pourable consistency ideal for mop-style basting.
- How much does one cup of Open Pit Original weigh?
- At 1.158 g/ml, a US cup (237 ml) of Open Pit Original weighs approximately 274 grams, which is about 14 grams lighter per cup than the denser Sweet Baby Ray's formula.
- Is Open Pit suitable as a marinade base given its thinner consistency?
- Yes. Its lower viscosity and vinegar-heavy composition at 1.158 g/ml let it penetrate meat surfaces more readily than paste-thick sauces, making it effective for overnight chicken or pork marinades.