How Much Is 4 Tablespoons of All-Purpose Flour in Grams?
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour equals 31.29 g. All-purpose flour has a density of 125.16g per cup (7.82g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 4 tablespoons of honey would be 85 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour = 7.82g
- 4 × 7.82 = 31.29g
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.
All-Purpose Flour at Different Amounts
How all-purpose flour scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (4 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (31.29g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).
Other Amounts of All-Purpose Flour
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 7.82 g | 7.94 g | 10.58 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 15.65 g | 15.87 g | 21.16 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 23.47 g | 23.81 g | 31.74 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 31.29 g | 31.74 g | 42.32 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 39.11 g | 39.68 g | 52.90 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 46.94 g | 47.61 g | 63.48 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 62.58 g | 63.48 g | 84.64 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 78.23 g | 79.35 g | 105.80 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 93.87 g | 95.22 g | 126.96 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 125.16 g | 126.96 g | 169.28 g |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.