Tablespoons of table salt to grams
How much does a tablespoon of table salt weigh? Enter an amount to convert it, or use the chart below.
Kosher salt is much lighter by volume than table salt; Diamond Crystal weighs about half as much per spoon.
Table Salt: tablespoons to grams chart
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| ¼ tablespoon | 4.5 g |
| ½ tablespoon | 9 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 18 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 36 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 54 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 72 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 90 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 108 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 144 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 180 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 216 g |
How the conversion works
Tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, so the conversion depends on the density of the table salt. One US cup of table salt weighs about 288 g, so one tablespoon weighs 18 g.
To convert, multiply the number of tablespoons by the weight of one tablespoon. A US cup is 236.6 mL, 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of table salt?
1 US tablespoon of table salt weighs about 18 grams.
How many tablespoons of table salt is 100 grams?
100 grams of table salt is about 5.56 US tablespoons.
How should I measure table salt?
Kosher salt is much lighter by volume than table salt; Diamond Crystal weighs about half as much per spoon.