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How Much Is 85.5 Grams of Cake Flour in Tablespoons?

Converting 85.5 grams of cake flour to tablespoons gives 12.00 tbsp. Divide by the density of cake flour (114g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.

85.5 grams of cake flour
=
12.00tbsp
Result using all tablespoon standards info
12.00 tbsp (US) 11.83 tbsp (Metric Tablespoon) 8.87 tbsp (Australian Tablespoon)
12.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

grams ÷ 114g/cup × 16 = tablespoons
  1. Start with 85.5 grams of cake flour
  2. 1 cup of cake flour = 114g
  3. 85.5g ÷ 114g/cup = 0.75 cups × 16 = 12.00 tablespoons

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Different flour types have very different weights per cup. Always check the specific flour your recipe calls for rather than using a generic "flour" conversion.

Cake Flour at Different Amounts

How cake flour scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (85.5 grams) is highlighted.

10 g1.40 tbsp25 g3.51 tbsp50 g7.02 tbsp75 g10.53 tbsp85.5 g12 tbsp100 g14.04 tbsp150 g21.05 tbsp200 g28.07 tbsp

Other Amounts of Cake Flour

Grams US Tablespoons Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
5 grams 0.70 tbsp 0.69 tbsp 0.52 tbsp
10 grams 1.40 tbsp 1.38 tbsp 1.04 tbsp
25 grams 3.51 tbsp 3.46 tbsp 2.59 tbsp
50 grams 7.02 tbsp 6.92 tbsp 5.19 tbsp
75 grams 10.53 tbsp 10.38 tbsp 7.78 tbsp
85.5 grams 12.00 tbsp 11.83 tbsp 8.87 tbsp
100 grams 14.04 tbsp 13.84 tbsp 10.38 tbsp
150 grams 21.05 tbsp 20.75 tbsp 15.57 tbsp
200 grams 28.07 tbsp 27.67 tbsp 20.75 tbsp
250 grams 35.09 tbsp 34.59 tbsp 25.94 tbsp
500 grams 70.18 tbsp 69.18 tbsp 51.88 tbsp

Understanding the Units

What is a Gram?

Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.

What is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 12.00 tbsp, based on cake flour having a density of 114g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Divide the grams by 114 (grams per cup) to get cups, then multiply by 16 to get tablespoons. For 85.5 grams: 85.5 ÷ 114 = 0.75 cups × 16 = 12.00 tbsp.
For the most accurate results, weigh cake flour on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, sift or whisk first to break up clumps, then spoon into the measuring spoon and level off. Do not scoop directly from the bag.
Yes, quite a bit. If you spoon the flour into your measuring spoon and level it off, you will get about 114 grams per cup. If you dip directly into the flour bag and sweep level, the flour packs tighter and you can end up with 125.4 to 142.5 grams per cup instead. This conversion uses the spoon-and-level method, which is the standard most baking references follow.
Reverse the conversion: 12.00 tbsp ÷ 16 = 0.75 cups, then 0.75 × 114g/cup = 85.5g. Or use the Tablespoons to Grams converter.