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How Much Is 15.38 Tablespoons of Active Dry Yeast in Grams?

Converting 15.38 tablespoons of active dry yeast to grams gives 138.42 g. One tablespoon of active dry yeast weighs 9g, so 15.38 tablespoons is 15.38 × 9 = 138.42g. This conversion is specific to active dry yeast because each ingredient has a different density.

15.38 tablespoons of active dry yeast
=
138.42g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
138.42 g (US) 140.41 g (Metric Tablespoon) 187.22 g (Australian Tablespoon)
15.38 tablespoons of active dry yeast is also
138.42

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 9g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 15.38 tablespoons of active dry yeast
  2. 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast = 9g
  3. 15.38 × 9 = 138.42g

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

Measuring Tip

Active dry yeast can clump or settle during storage. Stir or sift before measuring by volume for consistent results.

Active Dry Yeast at Different Amounts

How active dry yeast scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (15.38 tablespoons) is highlighted.

4 tbsp36 g5 tbsp45 g6 tbsp54 g8 tbsp72 g10 tbsp90 g12 tbsp108 g15.38 tbsp138.42 g16 tbsp144 g

For reference, 15.38 tablespoons of active dry yeast (138.42g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).

Other Amounts of Active Dry Yeast

Tablespoons US Grams Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
1 tablespoon 9.00 g 9.13 g 12.17 g
2 tablespoons 18.00 g 18.26 g 24.35 g
3 tablespoons 27.00 g 27.39 g 36.52 g
4 tablespoons 36.00 g 36.52 g 48.69 g
5 tablespoons 45.00 g 45.65 g 60.86 g
6 tablespoons 54.00 g 54.78 g 73.04 g
8 tablespoons 72.00 g 73.04 g 97.38 g
10 tablespoons 90.00 g 91.30 g 121.73 g
12 tablespoons 108.00 g 109.56 g 146.07 g
15.38 tablespoons 138.42 g 140.41 g 187.22 g
16 tablespoons 144.00 g 146.07 g 194.77 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 138.42 g, based on active dry yeast having a density of 144g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 9 (grams per tablespoon for active dry yeast). For 15.38 tablespoons: 15.38 × 9 = 138.42 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh active dry yeast 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: 138.42 g ÷ 9 = 15.38 tablespoons. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.