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How Much Is 31.5 Grams of Chocolate Chips in Tablespoons?

31.5 grams of chocolate chips equals 3.00 tbsp. Chocolate chips has a density of 168g per cup. Because grams measure weight and tablespoons measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.

31.5 grams of chocolate chips
=
3.00tbsp
Result using all tablespoon standards info
3.00 tbsp (US) 2.96 tbsp (Metric Tablespoon) 2.22 tbsp (Australian Tablespoon)
3.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

grams ÷ 168g/cup × 16 = tablespoons
  1. Start with 31.5 grams of chocolate chips
  2. 1 cup of chocolate chips = 168g
  3. 31.5g ÷ 168g/cup = 0.19 cups × 16 = 3.00 tablespoons

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

Measuring Tip

Chocolate chips weigh 168g per cup. Different chip sizes (mini, standard, jumbo) pack differently, so the weight per measuring spoon varies with the size.

Chocolate Chips at Different Amounts

How chocolate chips scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (31.5 grams) is highlighted.

5 g0.48 tbsp10 g0.95 tbsp25 g2.38 tbsp31.5 g3 tbsp50 g4.76 tbsp75 g7.14 tbsp100 g9.52 tbsp150 g14.29 tbsp

Other Amounts of Chocolate Chips

Grams US Tablespoons Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
5 grams 0.48 tbsp 0.47 tbsp 0.35 tbsp
10 grams 0.95 tbsp 0.94 tbsp 0.70 tbsp
25 grams 2.38 tbsp 2.35 tbsp 1.76 tbsp
31.5 grams 3.00 tbsp 2.96 tbsp 2.22 tbsp
50 grams 4.76 tbsp 4.69 tbsp 3.52 tbsp
75 grams 7.14 tbsp 7.04 tbsp 5.28 tbsp
100 grams 9.52 tbsp 9.39 tbsp 7.04 tbsp
150 grams 14.29 tbsp 14.08 tbsp 10.56 tbsp
200 grams 19.05 tbsp 18.78 tbsp 14.08 tbsp
250 grams 23.81 tbsp 23.47 tbsp 17.60 tbsp
500 grams 47.62 tbsp 46.94 tbsp 35.21 tbsp

Understanding the Units

What is a Gram?

Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.

What is a Tablespoon?

One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 3.00 tbsp, based on chocolate chips having a density of 168g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Divide the grams by 168 (grams per cup) to get cups, then multiply by 16 to get tablespoons. For 31.5 grams: 31.5 ÷ 168 = 0.19 cups × 16 = 3.00 tbsp.
For the most accurate results, weigh chocolate chips on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 3.00 tbsp ÷ 16 = 0.1875 cups, then 0.1875 × 168g/cup = 31.5g. Or use the Tablespoons to Grams converter.