Tablespoons (tbsp) to grams — water approximation
Approximate tablespoons to grams using water density (1 tbsp ≈ 15 g for water). For ingredient-specific results, use the ingredient converter.
Values are for water or liquids with similar density. Flour, sugar, and solids will differ significantly — use ingredient-specific converters.
Density note These values use water density as an approximation. For flour, sugar, oil, honey and other ingredients results will differ — use the ingredient-specific pages for precision.
Reference table
| Tbsp | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 7.5 |
| 1 | 15.0 |
| 1.5 | 22.5 |
| 2 | 30.0 |
| 3 | 45.0 |
| 4 | 60.0 |
| 5 | 75.0 |
| 6 | 90.0 |
| 8 | 120.0 |
| 10 | 150.0 |
| 12 | 180.0 |
| 16 | 240.0 |
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When to use this converter
A rough guide for liquid measures where 1 tbsp ≈ 15 g (water). Adjust for heavier or lighter ingredients.
Common mistakes to avoid
- 1 tbsp of flour weighs ~8 g, not 15 g — use the flour-specific page.
- 1 tbsp of honey weighs ~21 g — check the honey ingredient page.
Quick example 4 tbsp of water = 60 g. But 4 tbsp of vegetable oil = ~55 g. Use ingredient pages for accuracy.