Tablespoons of water to grams

How much does a tablespoon of water weigh? Enter an amount to convert it, or use the chart below.

Grams14.81 grams

Fractions work too: type 1/3 or 1 1/2.

One milliliter of water weighs one gram, so a 236.6 mL cup weighs about 237 g.

Water: tablespoons to grams chart

TablespoonsGrams
¼ tablespoon3.7 g
½ tablespoon7.41 g
1 tablespoon14.8 g
2 tablespoons29.6 g
3 tablespoons44.4 g
4 tablespoons59.3 g
5 tablespoons74.1 g
6 tablespoons88.9 g
8 tablespoons119 g
10 tablespoons148 g
12 tablespoons178 g

How the conversion works

Tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, so the conversion depends on the density of the water. One US cup of water weighs about 237 g, so one tablespoon weighs 14.8 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 water?

1 US tablespoon of water weighs about 14.8 grams.

How many tablespoons of water is 100 grams?

100 grams of water is about 6.75 (≈ 6 ¾) US tablespoons.

How should I measure water?

One milliliter of water weighs one gram, so a 236.6 mL cup weighs about 237 g.