How Much Is 5.17 Tablespoons of Butter in Grams?
5.17 tablespoons of butter weighs 73.35 g. This is based on butter having a density of 227g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 5.17 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.17 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon of butter = 14.19g
- 5.17 × 14.19 = 73.35g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Cold butter straight from the fridge is hardest to measure by volume. Cut it into tablespoon-sized pieces using the wrapper markings for accuracy.
Butter at Different Amounts
How butter scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5.17 tablespoons) is highlighted.
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 |
| 5.17 tablespoons | 73.35 g | 74.41 g | 99.21 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?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.