Gram to Spoon Converter.
| Ingredient | 1 tbsp | 1 tsp |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 7.81g | 2.6g |
| Bread Flour | 8.13g | 2.71g |
| Cake Flour | 6.95g | 2.32g |
| Cornstarch | 8g | 2.67g |
| Almond Flour | 6.5g | 2.17g |
| Coconut Flour | 7g | 2.33g |
| Granulated Sugar | 12.5g | 4.17g |
| Powdered Sugar | 7.5g | 2.5g |
| Brown Sugar (packed) | 13.8g | 4.6g |
| Honey | 21g | 7g |
| Maple Syrup | 20g | 6.67g |
| Cocoa Powder | 5.4g | 1.8g |
| Baking Powder | 13.8g | 4.6g |
| Baking Soda | 13.8g | 4.6g |
| Active Dry Yeast | 9g | 3g |
| Butter | 14.2g | 4.73g |
| Olive Oil | 13.5g | 4.5g |
| Vegetable Oil | 13.6g | 4.53g |
| Coconut Oil | 13.6g | 4.53g |
| Table Salt | 18g | 6g |
| Kosher Salt | 15g | 5g |
| Black Pepper | 6.9g | 2.3g |
| Cinnamon | 7.8g | 2.6g |
| Paprika | 6.8g | 2.3g |
| Garlic Powder | 9.7g | 3.2g |
| Onion Powder | 6.5g | 2.17g |
| Milk | 15.3g | 5.1g |
| Heavy Cream | 15g | 5g |
| Water | 14.79g | 4.93g |
| Soy Sauce | 16g | 5.33g |
| Vanilla Extract | 13g | 4.33g |
| Oats (rolled) | 5.4g | 1.8g |
| Rice (uncooked) | 11.5g | 3.83g |
| Chia Seeds | 9.5g | 3.17g |
| Flax Seeds | 10g | 3.33g |
| Peanut Butter | 16g | 5.33g |
| Almond Butter | 16g | 5.33g |
12.80
tablespoons
38.46
teaspoons
| Grams | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|
| 5g | 0.64 tbsp | 1.92 tsp |
| 10g | 1.28 tbsp | 3.85 tsp |
| 15g | 1.92 tbsp | 5.77 tsp |
| 25g | 3.20 tbsp | 9.62 tsp |
| 50g | 6.40 tbsp | 19.23 tsp |
| 100g | 12.80 tbsp | 38.46 tsp |
| 150g | 19.21 tbsp | 57.69 tsp |
| 200g | 25.61 tbsp | 76.92 tsp |
| 250g | 32.01 tbsp | 96.15 tsp |
| 500g | 64.02 tbsp | 192.31 tsp |
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This tool converts weight in grams to volume in tablespoons and teaspoons for a specific ingredient. Flour, sugar, butter, and salt each weigh differently per spoon — you cannot divide by 15 and get an accurate result.
Select your ingredient and enter grams (or flip to spoons → grams). Results use published density values for 35+ common baking and cooking ingredients.
How to Use This Converter
- Enter grams (or number of spoons if using reverse mode).
- Select your ingredient from the categorized dropdown.
- Read tablespoons and teaspoons — both update instantly.
- Toggle reverse to convert spoons back to grams.
- Use the quick reference table for common gram amounts at a glance.
Conversion Formula
Tablespoons = Grams ÷ Grams per Tablespoon
Teaspoons = Grams ÷ Grams per Teaspoon
Grams per tablespoon (g/tbsp) is the weight of one level tablespoon for that ingredient. All-Purpose Flour = 7.81 g/tbsp; Granulated Sugar = 12.5 g/tbsp; Butter = 14.2 g/tbsp. Values are for level (flat) US tablespoons.
Grams per tablespoon chart
Level US tablespoon and teaspoon weights used by this converter. Pick an ingredient above to convert any amount, or use this chart for common baking conversions.
| Ingredient | g / tbsp | g / tsp |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 7.81 | 2.6 |
| Bread Flour | 8.13 | 2.71 |
| Cake Flour | 6.95 | 2.32 |
| Cornstarch | 8 | 2.67 |
| Almond Flour | 6.5 | 2.17 |
| Coconut Flour | 7 | 2.33 |
| Granulated Sugar | 12.5 | 4.17 |
| Powdered Sugar | 7.5 | 2.5 |
| Brown Sugar (packed) | 13.8 | 4.6 |
| Honey | 21 | 7 |
| Maple Syrup | 20 | 6.67 |
| Cocoa Powder | 5.4 | 1.8 |
| Baking Powder | 13.8 | 4.6 |
| Baking Soda | 13.8 | 4.6 |
| Active Dry Yeast | 9 | 3 |
| Butter | 14.2 | 4.73 |
| Olive Oil | 13.5 | 4.5 |
| Vegetable Oil | 13.6 | 4.53 |
| Coconut Oil | 13.6 | 4.53 |
| Table Salt | 18 | 6 |
| Kosher Salt | 15 | 5 |
| Black Pepper | 6.9 | 2.3 |
| Cinnamon | 7.8 | 2.6 |
| Paprika | 6.8 | 2.3 |
| Garlic Powder | 9.7 | 3.2 |
| Onion Powder | 6.5 | 2.17 |
| Milk | 15.3 | 5.1 |
| Heavy Cream | 15 | 5 |
| Water | 14.79 | 4.93 |
| Soy Sauce | 16 | 5.33 |
| Vanilla Extract | 13 | 4.33 |
| Oats (rolled) | 5.4 | 1.8 |
| Rice (uncooked) | 11.5 | 3.83 |
| Chia Seeds | 9.5 | 3.17 |
| Flax Seeds | 10 | 3.33 |
| Peanut Butter | 16 | 5.33 |
| Almond Butter | 16 | 5.33 |
Worked Example
A recipe calls for 100 g of all-purpose flour. Flour weighs 7.81 g per tablespoon and 2.6 g per teaspoon.
Tablespoons = 100 ÷ 7.81 = 12.80 tbsp
Teaspoons = 100 ÷ 2.6 = 38.46 tsp
Check: 12.80 tbsp × 7.81 g = 99.97 g ✓
The same 100 g of granulated sugar (12.5 g/tbsp) would be only 8.00 tbsp — showing why ingredient selection matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert grams to tablespoons?
Divide grams by the grams-per-tablespoon value for your ingredient. Example: 50 g flour ÷ 7.81 g/tbsp = 6.4 tbsp. Always use the correct ingredient — flour and sugar differ significantly.
Why can't I just divide grams by 15?
15 g per tablespoon only works for water. Flour (~7.8 g/tbsp), cocoa (~5.4 g/tbsp), and brown sugar (~13.8 g/tbsp) all differ. Using 15 g for everything can throw off baking ratios by 50% or more.
Are these level or heaped tablespoons?
All values are for level (flat, scraped) tablespoons and teaspoons — the standard in published recipes and culinary references.
How do I convert tablespoons back to grams?
Click the reverse toggle, enter the number of spoons, and multiply by grams-per-spoon. Example: 3 tbsp butter × 14.2 g/tbsp = 42.6 g.
Does a US tablespoon equal a UK tablespoon?
This tool uses the US tablespoon (15 ml volume reference). UK tablespoons are slightly larger. For precision baking, weigh in grams instead of converting between systems.
How many grams in a teaspoon of salt?
Table salt = 6 g/tsp; kosher salt = 5 g/tsp. Salt is denser than flour, so a teaspoon of salt weighs more than a teaspoon of flour — always pick the right ingredient.
Is a kitchen scale more accurate than spoon conversion?
Yes. A scale measures weight directly with no density guesswork. Use this converter when a recipe lists spoons and you only have a scale, or vice versa.
Why does packed brown sugar weigh more than granulated?
Packed brown sugar has less air between crystals — 13.8 g/tbsp vs 12.5 g/tbsp for granulated. Packing method affects volume, which is why weight-based baking is more reliable.
Scaling a recipe? Pair this with the Proportion Calculator to adjust all ingredient ratios at once.