How to convert tablespoons of butter to grams
Formula: g = tbsp × 14.1748
Worked example: 3 tbsp → 3 × 14.1748 = 42.5 g
A tablespoon of butter weighs about 14.2 g. 3 tablespoons are about 43 g.
Tablespoons of butter to grams conversion chart
| Tablespoons of butter (tbsp) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.2 g |
| 2 tbsp | 28.3 g |
| 3 tbsp | 42.5 g |
| 4 tbsp | 56.7 g |
| 5 tbsp | 70.9 g |
| 6 tbsp | 85 g |
| 8 tbsp | 113 g |
| 10 tbsp | 142 g |
| 12 tbsp | 170 g |
| 16 tbsp | 227 g |
What is a tablespoon of butter?
A US tablespoon of butter weighs about 14.2 g, one eighth of a stick. It is the unit marked on butter wrappers and the usual amount for greasing a pan or finishing a sauce.
What is a gram?
Grams are how butter is measured in European, British and Australian recipes. Butter is sold there in 250 g blocks in most countries, with 200 g and 500 g sizes also common.