How Much Is 8.18 Tablespoons of All-Purpose Flour in Grams?
8.18 tablespoons of all-purpose flour weighs 63.99 g. This is based on all-purpose flour having a density of 125.16g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 8.18 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8.18 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour = 7.82g
- 8.18 × 7.82 = 63.99g
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 (8.18 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8.18 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (63.99g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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 |
| 8.18 tablespoons | 63.99 g | 64.91 g | 86.55 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?
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.
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.