How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Almonds (Whole) in Grams?
1 tablespoon of almonds (whole) equals 8.94 g. Almonds (whole) has a density of 143g per cup (8.94g 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 almonds (whole)
- 1 tablespoon of almonds (whole) = 8.94g
- 1 × 8.94 = 8.94g
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 almonds (whole), just remember: 8.94g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (17.88g), halve it for a half tablespoon (4.47g).
Measuring Tip
When a recipe says "1 cup nuts, chopped" vs "1 cup chopped nuts," the first means measure whole then chop. The second means chop first then measure. The weight difference can be significant.
Almonds (Whole) at Different Amounts
How almonds (whole) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Almonds (Whole)
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 8.94 g | 9.07 g | 12.09 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 17.88 g | 18.13 g | 24.18 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 26.81 g | 27.20 g | 36.26 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 35.75 g | 36.26 g | 48.35 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 44.69 g | 45.33 g | 60.44 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 53.63 g | 54.40 g | 72.53 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 71.50 g | 72.53 g | 96.71 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 89.38 g | 90.66 g | 120.88 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 107.25 g | 108.79 g | 145.06 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 143.00 g | 145.06 g | 193.41 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.