Considering different countries around the world rely on different units of measurement, recipes can get a little confusing at times.
In Australia, we use the metric system, meaning we love our millilitres (mL), litres (L), kilograms (kg), grams (g) as well as measuring cups, tablespoons and teaspoons.
Often times though, American recipes may call for a volume measures (eg, ounces and pounds), so a conversion to grams will be necessary.
Here’s a basic guide to help you out the next time you need a conversion.
(Note: the most accurate way to measure a tablespoon is to use a measuring spoon. If you don’t have access to a tablespoon, 3 level teaspoons make up 1 tablespoon.)
Grams to tablespoons
| Grams | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 10 | 0.782 |
| 20 | 1.56 |
| 30 | 2.34 |
| 40 | 3.12 |
| 50 | 3.91 |
| 60 | 4 |
| 70 | 4.67 |
| 80 | 5.33 |
| 90 | 6.34 |
| 100 | 7.82 |
| 125 | 8.45 |
Tablespoons to grams
| Tablespoon/s | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 60 |
| 5 | 75 |
| 6 | 90 |
| 7 | 105 |
| 8 | 120 |
| 9 | 135 |
| 10 | 150 |
| 12 | 170 |
Convert an ingredient to 1tbsp
It is important to remember that when measuring ingredients, the weight will always be affected by the density of the food. For example, one tablespoon of butter will weigh more than a tablespoon of sugar.
For convenience, we have listed the difference of some common ingredients below:
Water = 15g
Milk = 15.5g
Flour = 9g
Sugar = 12.7g
Salt = 18.3g
Honey = 21.3g
Butter = 14.4g
Oil = 13.2g
For the exact conversion for different ingredients, you can use this calculator.
