How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Baking Soda in Grams?
1 tablespoon of baking soda equals 13.75 g. Baking soda has a density of 220g per cup (13.75g 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 baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda = 13.75g
- 1 × 13.75 = 13.75g
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 baking soda, just remember: 13.75g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (27.5g), halve it for a half tablespoon (6.88g).
Measuring Tip
Baking soda can clump or settle during storage. Stir or sift before measuring by volume for consistent results.
Baking Soda at Different Amounts
How baking soda scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 tablespoon of baking soda (13.75g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Baking Soda
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 13.75 g | 13.95 g | 18.60 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 27.50 g | 27.90 g | 37.19 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 41.25 g | 41.84 g | 55.79 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 55.00 g | 55.79 g | 74.39 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 68.75 g | 69.74 g | 92.99 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 82.50 g | 83.69 g | 111.58 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 110.00 g | 111.58 g | 148.78 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 137.50 g | 139.48 g | 185.97 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 165.00 g | 167.38 g | 223.17 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 220.00 g | 223.17 g | 297.56 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.