How to convert grams to tablespoons of flour
Formula: tbsp = g × 0.128
Worked example: 250 g → 250 × 0.128 = 32 tbsp
A level tablespoon of all-purpose flour weighs about 7.8 g, so 2 tablespoons for a roux are about 16 g.
Grams to tablespoons of flour conversion chart
| Grams (g) | Tablespoons of flour (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 10 g | 1.28 tbsp |
| 25 g | 3.2 tbsp |
| 50 g | 6.4 tbsp |
| 75 g | 9.6 tbsp |
| 100 g | 12.8 tbsp |
| 125 g | 16 tbsp |
| 150 g | 19.2 tbsp |
| 200 g | 25.6 tbsp |
| 250 g | 32 tbsp |
| 300 g | 38.4 tbsp |
| 400 g | 51.2 tbsp |
| 500 g | 64 tbsp |
| 750 g | 96 tbsp |
| 1,000 g | 128 tbsp |
What is a gram?
Grams are the most reliable way to measure flour. A kitchen scale gives the same result whatever the scooping method, which is why bakers and most recipes outside the US weigh flour instead of using cups.
What is a tablespoon of flour?
A level US tablespoon of all-purpose flour weighs about 7.8 g, one sixteenth of a cup. Recipes use it for thickening sauces and gravies, where 1 to 2 tablespoons thicken a cup of liquid.