How Much Is 1.5 Tablespoons of Brown Sugar in Grams?
1.5 tablespoons of brown sugar equals 20.63 g. Brown sugar 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, 1.5 tablespoons of honey would be 31.88 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.5 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar = 13.75g
- 1.5 × 13.75 = 20.63g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If your brown sugar has hardened, microwave it with a damp paper towel for 20 seconds. Hard brown sugar is still the same weight but impossible to measure by volume.
Brown Sugar at Different Amounts
How brown sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.5 tablespoons of brown sugar (20.63g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Brown Sugar
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 13.75 g | 13.95 g | 18.60 g |
| 1.5 tablespoons | 20.63 g | 20.92 g | 27.90 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?
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?
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.