How to convert tablespoons of flour to grams
Formula: g = tbsp × 7.8125
Worked example: 3 tbsp → 3 × 7.8125 = 23.4 g
A level tablespoon of all-purpose flour weighs about 7.8 g, so 2 tablespoons for a roux are about 16 g.
Tablespoons of flour to grams conversion chart
| Tablespoons of flour (tbsp) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 7.81 g |
| 2 tbsp | 15.6 g |
| 3 tbsp | 23.4 g |
| 4 tbsp | 31.3 g |
| 5 tbsp | 39.1 g |
| 6 tbsp | 46.9 g |
| 8 tbsp | 62.5 g |
| 10 tbsp | 78.1 g |
| 12 tbsp | 93.8 g |
| 16 tbsp | 125 g |
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.
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.