How Much Is 12.5 Tablespoons of Cake Flour in Grams?
Converting 12.5 tablespoons of cake flour to grams gives 89.06 g. One tablespoon of cake flour weighs 7.13g, so 12.5 tablespoons is 12.5 × 7.13 = 89.06g. This conversion is specific to cake flour because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12.5 tablespoons of cake flour
- 1 tablespoon of cake flour = 7.13g
- 12.5 × 7.13 = 89.06g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh cake flour on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary by 20-30% depending on how the flour is scooped.
Cake Flour at Different Amounts
How cake flour scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (12.5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 12.5 tablespoons of cake flour (89.06g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Cake Flour
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 7.13 g | 7.23 g | 9.64 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 |
| 12.5 tablespoons | 89.06 g | 90.35 g | 120.46 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 114.00 g | 115.64 g | 154.19 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.