How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Almond Flour in Grams?
1 tablespoon of almond flour equals 6.00 g. Almond flour has a density of 96g per cup (6g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 tablespoon of honey would be 21.25 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of almond flour
- 1 tablespoon of almond flour = 6g
- 1 × 6 = 6g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 tablespoon of almond flour, just remember: 6g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (12g), halve it for a half tablespoon (3g).
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.
Almond Flour at Different Amounts
How almond flour scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Almond Flour
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 6.00 g | 6.09 g | 8.12 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 12.00 g | 12.17 g | 16.23 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 18.00 g | 18.26 g | 24.35 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 24.00 g | 24.35 g | 32.46 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 30.00 g | 30.43 g | 40.58 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 36.00 g | 36.52 g | 48.69 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 48.00 g | 48.69 g | 64.92 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 60.00 g | 60.86 g | 81.15 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 72.00 g | 73.04 g | 97.38 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 96.00 g | 97.38 g | 129.84 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?
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.