Sauce, Steak, Tomato Based: How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
Tomato-based steak sauce (such as A.1. Original) is a condiment built on a tomato-vinegar base with Worcestershire sauce, raisins, orange peel, and spice blends. At 1.150 g/ml, its density is elevated by the tomato solids, vinegar acids, and dissolved sugars from raisins and natural sweeteners. A tablespoon weighs approximately 17.0 g; a cup weighs approximately 272 g. Pours moderately — slightly thicker than Worcestershire, slightly thinner than ketchup. Used as a beef condiment and as a flavor component in pot roasts, meat loaf glazes, and barbecue variations.
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 | 85 |
| 6 | 102 |
| 7 | 119 |
| 8 | 136 |
| 9 | 153 |
| 10 | 170 |
| 11 | 187 |
| 12 | 204 |
| 13 | 221 |
| 14 | 238 |
| 15 | 255 |
| 20 | 340 |
| 25 | 425 |
| 30 | 510 |
FAQ
- How does steak sauce density compare to ketchup?
- Steak sauce (1.150 g/ml) is less dense than ketchup (approximately 1.20–1.28 g/ml depending on formulation) because ketchup has a higher concentration of reduced tomato solids and sugar. Steak sauce is thinner and more pourable, which is why it falls between Worcestershire (1.162 g/ml) and regular vinegar in behavior.
- How many grams is a cup of steak sauce?
- At 1.150 g/ml, one cup (236.6 ml) of tomato-based steak sauce weighs approximately 272 g — about 35 g more than a cup of water. For large-batch recipes like pot roasts or meatloaf that call for ¼ cup or more of steak sauce, using weight ensures consistency across batches.