Tablespoon to Grams UK
UK Converter
Tablespoon = 15 ml Β· 3 teaspoonsUK tablespoon to grams
A UK tablespoon is 15 ml. Choose an ingredient and enter the tablespoons to read the grams. A UK tablespoon of water is about 15 grams; other ingredients scale by their density.
A UK tablespoon holds 15 ml. Since weight = volume Γ density, a UK tablespoon of water is about 15 grams, and denser or lighter ingredients weigh more or less.
Use the calculator and table to convert any ingredient with the UK tablespoon in mind. The conversion table below is set to the 15 ml UK spoon.
Below you will find the calculator, the formula, a density comparison, an equals view, a unit chart, the UK conversion table, and common questions about the UK tablespoon.
The formula for a UK tablespoon to grams
Grams = tablespoons Γ 15 Γ density. A UK tablespoon holds 15 ml, so a tablespoon of water (density 1 g/ml) is 15 grams. Move the sliders to see the weight change.
π‘ A UK tablespoon is 15 ml. The metric spoon is 15 ml and the US spoon is 14.79 ml β the size changes the grams.
UK tablespoon grams, compared
With a 15 ml UK tablespoon, weight still depends on density. Honey and syrup weigh more than water; flour and cocoa weigh less. Click a bar to load that ingredient.
Grams per level tablespoon, metric 15 ml standard.
One UK tablespoon equals grams
One UK tablespoon of water equals about 15 grams. Pick another ingredient to see how the weight changes on the scale.
1 tablespoon equals
Water
UK tablespoon equivalent in grams
A UK tablespoon is 15 ml and holds 3 teaspoons. Combine the volume with the ingredient density to get grams. Set the amount to compare units.
UK tablespoon to grams calculator
Pick the ingredient, enter the UK tablespoons, and read the grams. Remember a UK tablespoon is 15 ml.
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Choose flour, sugar, butter, honey, milk, oil, water, or another ingredient. Each carries its own density.
Enter the tablespoons
Type the number of tablespoons, or tap a quick amount. Switch between the metric and US tablespoon standard.
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The calculator multiplies volume by density and shows the weight in grams. Copy it or swap the direction.
UK Tablespoon to Grams
Half, one, two, three, and five tablespoon amounts using the 15 ml UK tablespoon. Click a row to load it in the calculator.
| Ingredient | Β½ tbsp | 1 tbsp | 2 tbsp | 3 tbsp | 5 tbsp | Density (g/ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 𫧠Active Dry Yeast | 5.10g | 10.20g | 20.40g | 30.60g | 51.00g | 0.68 |
| πΎ All-Purpose Flour | 3.98g | 7.95g | 15.90g | 23.85g | 39.75g | 0.53 |
| 𫧠Baking Powder | 6.75g | 13.50g | 27.00g | 40.50g | 67.50g | 0.9 |
| 𫧠Baking Soda | 8.25g | 16.50g | 33.00g | 49.50g | 82.50g | 1.1 |
| π€ Brown Sugar | 6.98g | 13.95g | 27.90g | 41.85g | 69.75g | 0.93 |
| π§ Butter | 7.20g | 14.40g | 28.80g | 43.20g | 72.00g | 0.96 |
| π± Chia Seeds | 5.40g | 10.80g | 21.60g | 32.40g | 54.00g | 0.72 |
| π« Cinnamon | 4.20g | 8.40g | 16.80g | 25.20g | 42.00g | 0.56 |
| π« Cocoa Powder | 3.90g | 7.80g | 15.60g | 23.40g | 39.00g | 0.52 |
| π½ Cornstarch | 4.05g | 8.10g | 16.20g | 24.30g | 40.50g | 0.54 |
| π§ Cream Cheese | 7.65g | 15.30g | 30.60g | 45.90g | 76.50g | 1.02 |
| π± Flax Seeds | 4.05g | 8.10g | 16.20g | 24.30g | 40.50g | 0.54 |
| π¬ Granulated Sugar | 6.38g | 12.75g | 25.50g | 38.25g | 63.75g | 0.85 |
| β Ground Coffee | 3.15g | 6.30g | 12.60g | 18.90g | 31.50g | 0.42 |
| π₯ Heavy Cream (36%) | 7.42g | 14.85g | 29.70g | 44.55g | 74.25g | 0.99 |
| π― Honey | 10.65g | 21.30g | 42.60g | 63.90g | 106.50g | 1.42 |
| π Jam / Jelly | 10.28g | 20.55g | 41.10g | 61.65g | 102.75g | 1.37 |
| π Lemon Juice | 7.73g | 15.45g | 30.90g | 46.35g | 77.25g | 1.03 |
| π₯ Light Cream (13%) | 7.58g | 15.15g | 30.30g | 45.45g | 75.75g | 1.01 |
| π Maple Syrup | 9.90g | 19.80g | 39.60g | 59.40g | 99.00g | 1.32 |
| π₯ Milk | 7.73g | 15.45g | 30.90g | 46.35g | 77.25g | 1.03 |
| π« Nutella | 9.00g | 18.00g | 36.00g | 54.00g | 90.00g | 1.2 |
| π« Olive Oil | 6.90g | 13.80g | 27.60g | 41.40g | 69.00g | 0.92 |
| π₯ Peanut Butter | 8.18g | 16.35g | 32.70g | 49.05g | 81.75g | 1.09 |
| π¬ Powdered Sugar | 4.20g | 8.40g | 16.80g | 25.20g | 42.00g | 0.56 |
| π Rice (raw) | 6.38g | 12.75g | 25.50g | 38.25g | 63.75g | 0.85 |
| π₯£ Rolled Oats | 3.00g | 6.00g | 12.00g | 18.00g | 30.00g | 0.4 |
| π₯’ Soy Sauce | 9.00g | 18.00g | 36.00g | 54.00g | 90.00g | 1.2 |
| π§ Table Salt | 9.15g | 18.30g | 36.60g | 54.90g | 91.50g | 1.22 |
| π Tomato Paste | 8.25g | 16.50g | 33.00g | 49.50g | 82.50g | 1.1 |
| πΏ Vanilla Extract | 6.60g | 13.20g | 26.40g | 39.60g | 66.00g | 0.88 |
| π« Vegetable Oil | 6.90g | 13.80g | 27.60g | 41.40g | 69.00g | 0.92 |
| πΆ Vinegar | 7.58g | 15.15g | 30.30g | 45.45g | 75.75g | 1.01 |
| π§ Water | 7.50g | 15.00g | 30.00g | 45.00g | 75.00g | 1 |
| π₯ Yogurt | 7.73g | 15.45g | 30.90g | 46.35g | 77.25g | 1.03 |
Frequently Asked
Common questions about the UK tablespoon to grams conversion
A UK tablespoon is 15 ml. For reference, the metric tablespoon is 15 ml, the US tablespoon is 14.79 ml, and the Australian tablespoon is 20 ml.
About 15 grams, because water has a density of 1 g/ml and a UK tablespoon holds 15 ml.
About 12.75 grams, using granulated sugar's density of 0.85 g/ml and a 15 ml spoon.
About 7.95 grams, using flour's density of 0.53 g/ml and a 15 ml spoon.
A US tablespoon is 14.79 ml, so a UK tablespoon is larger.
A UK tablespoon holds 3 teaspoons.
Multiply the tablespoons by 15 ml, then by the ingredient density. Grams = tablespoons Γ 15 Γ density.
A larger or smaller spoon changes how much you scoop, which changes the grams. Matching the UK spoon size keeps a recipe accurate.