How Much Is 1.74 Tablespoons of Cake Flour in Grams?
Converting 1.74 tablespoons of cake flour to grams gives 12.40 g. One tablespoon of cake flour weighs 7.13g, so 1.74 tablespoons is 1.74 × 7.13 = 12.40g. This conversion is specific to cake flour because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.74 tablespoons of cake flour
- 1 tablespoon of cake flour = 7.13g
- 1.74 × 7.13 = 12.40g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Different flour types have very different weights per cup. Always check the specific flour your recipe calls for rather than using a generic "flour" conversion.
Cake Flour at Different Amounts
How cake flour scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.74 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.74 tablespoons of cake flour (12.40g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Cake Flour
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 7.13 g | 7.23 g | 9.64 g |
| 1.74 tablespoons | 12.40 g | 12.58 g | 16.77 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 14.25 g | 14.46 g | 19.27 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 21.38 g | 21.68 g | 28.91 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 28.50 g | 28.91 g | 38.55 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 35.63 g | 36.14 g | 48.18 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 42.75 g | 43.37 g | 57.82 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 57.00 g | 57.82 g | 77.09 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 71.25 g | 72.28 g | 96.37 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 85.50 g | 86.73 g | 115.64 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 114.00 g | 115.64 g | 154.19 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?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.