How to convert tablespoons of sugar to grams
Formula: g = tbsp × 12.5
Worked example: 3 tbsp → 3 × 12.5 = 37.5 g
A level tablespoon of granulated sugar weighs about 12.5 g, so 3 tablespoons are about 38 g.
Tablespoons of sugar to grams conversion chart
| Tablespoons of sugar (tbsp) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 12.5 g |
| 2 tbsp | 25 g |
| 3 tbsp | 37.5 g |
| 4 tbsp | 50 g |
| 5 tbsp | 62.5 g |
| 6 tbsp | 75 g |
| 8 tbsp | 100 g |
| 10 tbsp | 125 g |
| 12 tbsp | 150 g |
| 16 tbsp | 200 g |
What is a tablespoon of sugar?
A level US tablespoon of granulated sugar weighs about 12.5 g, one sixteenth of a cup. That is roughly the sugar in a third of a can of regular soda.
What is a gram?
Grams are the unit of sugar in recipes outside the US and on every Nutrition Facts label. The added sugars line counts grams: 4 g of sugar is about one teaspoon.