grams to tablespoons
Converting grams to tablespoons isn’t one-size-fits-all—the ingredient matters. Quick answers: 15 g sugar ≈ 1 Tbsp, 7.5 g flour ≈ 1 Tbsp, 14 g butter ≈ 1 Tbsp, 15 g water ≈ 1 Tbsp. Use the charts below or head back to the instant calculator.
Open the ConverterQuick Answer: To convert grams to Tbsp, divide grams by the ingredient’s grams-per-Tbsp value:
- Flour: 7.5 g/Tbsp
- Sugar: 12.5 g/Tbsp
- Butter: 14 g/Tbsp
- Water/Milk: 15 g/Tbsp
- Honey: 21 g/Tbsp
Grams to Tbsp Conversion Charts
Flour
Grams (g) | Tablespoons (≈) |
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30 g | 4 Tbsp |
60 g | 8 Tbsp |
120 g | 16 Tbsp (1 cup) |
Sugar
Grams (g) | Tablespoons (≈) |
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25 g | 2 Tbsp |
50 g | 4 Tbsp |
100 g | 8 Tbsp |
Butter
Grams (g) | Tablespoons (≈) |
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28 g | 2 Tbsp |
57 g | 4 Tbsp |
113 g | 8 Tbsp (1/2 cup) |
Takeaway: divide grams by g-per-Tbsp to get tablespoons.
Example Conversion
Recipe calls for 30 g sugar. Since 1 Tbsp sugar ≈ 12.5 g: 30 ÷ 12.5 = ≈ 2.4 Tbsp. Round to 2½ tablespoons for kitchen use.
Summary: 30 g sugar = ~2.5 Tbsp.
Common Mistakes
Assuming 1 Tbsp = 15 g always
That’s true for water, not flour or sugar.
Packed vs leveled spoons
Packed flour can weigh 30% more. Always level for accuracy.
Using Australian tablespoons
They’re 20 mL, not 15 mL like U.S. tablespoons.
Keep Converting
FAQ: grams to tablespoons
How many grams in 1 tablespoon?
It depends—7.5 g for flour, 12.5 g for sugar, 14 g for butter, 15 g for water.
How many tablespoons is 50 g sugar?
About 4 Tbsp (since 1 Tbsp = 12.5 g).
How many tablespoons is 100 g flour?
100 ÷ 7.5 ≈ 13 Tbsp flour.