How many grams is a tablespoon of hoisin sauce?

At 1.082 g/ml, one tablespoon (14.79 ml) of hoisin sauce weighs approximately 16 g — about 1.2 g more than a tablespoon of water. For most recipes that call for 1–2 tablespoons, this difference is negligible, but in large-batch recipes scaled by tablespoon count, weigh for consistency.

Is hoisin sauce denser than soy sauce?

Hoisin sauce (1.082 g/ml) is comparable to soy sauce in density (shoyu is typically 1.07–1.10 g/ml), but hoisin's thick, paste-like consistency creates more measurement variability. Soy sauce pours freely and fills a measuring spoon accurately; hoisin may leave air pockets at the sides. Weighing hoisin by gram is more reliable than measuring by tablespoon.

Does the brand of hoisin sauce affect its gram weight?

Yes, moderately. Hoisin sauces from different manufacturers vary in sugar content and thickness — some are thicker (closer to 1.10 g/ml) and others more pourable (closer to 1.06 g/ml). The USDA value (1.082 g/ml) is a reference average. For precise recipes, measure by weight using your specific product.

Sauce hoisin prête à servir : conversion mL vers grammes

Par Fidamen-Chefsolver Team | Révisé par Chefsolver Staff

Hoisin sauce is a thick, sweet-savory Chinese condiment made from fermented soybean paste, sugar, garlic, vinegar, and spices. At 1.082 g/ml, it is moderately denser than water — lower density than teriyaki or sweet-and-sour because its sugar concentration, while high, is partially offset by the thick paste structure and entrapped air in the thick emulsion. A tablespoon weighs approximately 16 g; a cup weighs approximately 256 g. Pours slowly and clings to the spoon; best measured by weight for precision. Used in Peking duck pancakes, spring rolls, char siu glaze, Vietnamese pho as a table condiment, and stir-fry sauces.

Quick convert

Ingrédient

Tasse US = 236,588 mL
1 c. à soupe = 14,787 mL
1 c. à café = 4,929 mL

Table de référence

Sauce hoisin prête à servir — de millilitres en grammes
mL	g
10	11
25	27
50	54
75	81
100	108

Comment fonctionne cette conversion

Les millilitres mesurent le volume et les grammes le poids. La densité de Sauce hoisin prête à servir étant de 1.082 g/mL, 10 mL pèsent 11 g — et non 10 g comme ce serait le cas pour l'eau. Ce convertisseur utilise la densité réelle de Sauce hoisin prête à servir pour un résultat précis.

Notes de mesure

Les valeurs sont arrondies au gramme le plus proche. Le poids réel peut varier légèrement selon le tassement, la température et la marque. Pour la pâtisserie de précision, une balance de cuisine est toujours plus fiable que les mesures volumétriques.

Questions fréquentes

How many grams is a tablespoon of hoisin sauce?: At 1.082 g/ml, one tablespoon (14.79 ml) of hoisin sauce weighs approximately 16 g — about 1.2 g more than a tablespoon of water. For most recipes that call for 1–2 tablespoons, this difference is negligible, but in large-batch recipes scaled by tablespoon count, weigh for consistency.
Is hoisin sauce denser than soy sauce?: Hoisin sauce (1.082 g/ml) is comparable to soy sauce in density (shoyu is typically 1.07–1.10 g/ml), but hoisin's thick, paste-like consistency creates more measurement variability. Soy sauce pours freely and fills a measuring spoon accurately; hoisin may leave air pockets at the sides. Weighing hoisin by gram is more reliable than measuring by tablespoon.
Does the brand of hoisin sauce affect its gram weight?: Yes, moderately. Hoisin sauces from different manufacturers vary in sugar content and thickness — some are thicker (closer to 1.10 g/ml) and others more pourable (closer to 1.06 g/ml). The USDA value (1.082 g/ml) is a reference average. For precise recipes, measure by weight using your specific product.