Sauce, Hot Chile, Sriracha, Cha! By Texas Pete: How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
Texas Pete Cha! Sriracha is the densest condiment in this database at 1.400 g/ml, making one US cup weigh a remarkable 332 grams and a tablespoon about 20.7 grams. Its ultra-thick, almost paste-like chile-pepper body packs intense heat and concentrated flavor, suited for squeezing onto wings, mixing into aioli, or drizzling over pizza where a small amount delivers maximum impact.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 3 | 62 |
| 4 | 83 |
| 5 | 104 |
FAQ
- Why is Texas Pete Cha the densest condiment at 1.400 g/ml?
- Texas Pete Cha packs an extremely high concentration of ground chile solids, garlic paste, and sugar into a minimal water base, pushing its density to 1.400 g/ml, which is 40% heavier than water by volume.
- How does Texas Pete Cha's weight per cup compare to Huy Fong Sriracha?
- At 1.400 g/ml, one cup of Texas Pete Cha weighs about 332 grams, roughly 34 grams more than the same cup of Huy Fong Sriracha at 1.258 g/ml, reflecting its thicker, more paste-like consistency.
- Should I adjust volume when substituting Texas Pete Cha for thinner hot sauces?
- Yes. Because Texas Pete Cha is 1.400 g/ml, a tablespoon delivers over 20 grams of sauce compared to about 15 grams for a thin vinegar-based hot sauce, so you may want to use less volume to achieve the same overall mass and heat level.