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How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Butter in Grams?

Converting 3 tablespoons of butter to grams gives 42.56 g. One tablespoon of butter weighs 14.19g, so 3 tablespoons is 3 × 14.19 = 42.56g. This conversion is specific to butter because each ingredient has a different density.

3 tablespoons of butter
=
42.56g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
42.56 g (US) 43.18 g (Metric Tablespoon) 57.57 g (Australian Tablespoon)
3 tablespoons of butter is also
42.56

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 14.19g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 3 tablespoons of butter
  2. 1 tablespoon of butter = 14.19g
  3. 3 × 14.19 = 42.56g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Softened butter and melted butter measure differently by volume. Melted butter settles with no air pockets, giving a slightly higher weight per cup.

Butter at Different Amounts

How butter scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.

1 tbsp14.19 g2 tbsp28.38 g3 tbsp42.56 g4 tbsp56.75 g5 tbsp70.94 g6 tbsp85.13 g8 tbsp113.5 g10 tbsp141.88 g

For reference, 3 tablespoons of butter (42.56g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).

Other Amounts of Butter

Tablespoons US Grams Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
1 tablespoon 14.19 g 14.39 g 19.19 g
2 tablespoons 28.38 g 28.78 g 38.38 g
3 tablespoons 42.56 g 43.18 g 57.57 g
4 tablespoons 56.75 g 57.57 g 76.76 g
5 tablespoons 70.94 g 71.96 g 95.95 g
6 tablespoons 85.13 g 86.35 g 115.13 g
8 tablespoons 113.50 g 115.13 g 153.51 g
10 tablespoons 141.88 g 143.92 g 191.89 g
12 tablespoons 170.25 g 172.70 g 230.27 g
16 tablespoons 227.00 g 230.27 g 307.03 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 42.56 g, based on butter having a density of 227g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 14.19 (grams per tablespoon for butter). For 3 tablespoons: 3 × 14.19 = 42.56 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh butter on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Fat content has a small effect on density. Higher-fat versions are slightly lighter per volume because fat is less dense than water. The difference is usually under 5%, so this conversion works well for standard varieties.
Reverse the conversion: 42.56 g ÷ 14.19 = 3 tablespoons. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.