How Much Is 8.48 Tablespoons of Butter in Grams?
8.48 tablespoons of butter weighs 120.31 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 8.48 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8.48 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon of butter = 14.19g
- 8.48 × 14.19 = 120.31g
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 (8.48 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8.48 tablespoons of butter (120.31g) is close in weight to a bar of soap (113g).
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 |
| 8.48 tablespoons | 120.31 g | 122.04 g | 162.72 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?
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.