Vegetable oil: How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
Vegetable oil is the neutral workhorse of the kitchen, prized for its high smoke point. Since it's often used in larger quantities for frying or baking, volume errors compound quickly. Weighing allows you to pour directly into the pan or mixer bowl, eliminating the need to wash greasy measuring cups.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 |
| 2 | 27 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 54 |
| 5 | 68 |
FAQ
- What is 'Vegetable Oil' actually made of?
- In the US and many regions, generic 'Vegetable Oil' is usually 100% soybean oil. It is refined to be neutral in flavor and high-heat stable.