grams to tablespoons — g → Tbsp Converter (Updated 2025)

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.

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Quick 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 (≈)
30 g4 Tbsp
60 g8 Tbsp
120 g16 Tbsp (1 cup)

Sugar

Grams (g)Tablespoons (≈)
25 g2 Tbsp
50 g4 Tbsp
100 g8 Tbsp

Butter

Grams (g)Tablespoons (≈)
28 g2 Tbsp
57 g4 Tbsp
113 g8 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.

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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.

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