Lentils Grams to Tablespoons
Convert any amount of lentils between grams and tablespoons. 1 gram of lentils equals 0.08 tbsp. Use the calculator for custom amounts, or choose an amount below.
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Measuring Tip
Lentils are dense at 192g per cup. Pour them into the measuring spoon and level off without shaking, which settles the beans and increases the weight.
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
1 gram of lentils equals 0.08 tbsp. The result scales proportionally for other amounts - choose an amount below or enter any quantity in the calculator.
If you have a kitchen scale, weighing lentils gives you an exact starting point for this conversion. If you need to measure by volume instead, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge.
Yes. Dry lentils are relatively consistent across brands. The weight per measuring spoon may vary slightly depending on the size and age of the beans, but the difference is usually small.
The same weight of different ingredients fills different volumes because each ingredient has a different density. A gram of lentils fills a different number of tablespoons than a gram of a lighter or heavier ingredient. That is why this converter needs to know which ingredient you are measuring.