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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.

12.5 tablespoons of cake flour
=
89.06g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
89.06 g (US) 90.35 g (Metric Tablespoon) 120.46 g (Australian Tablespoon)
12.5 tablespoons of cake flour is also
89.06

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 7.13g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 12.5 tablespoons of cake flour
  2. 1 tablespoon of cake flour = 7.13g
  3. 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.

4 tbsp28.5 g5 tbsp35.63 g6 tbsp42.75 g8 tbsp57 g10 tbsp71.25 g12 tbsp85.5 g12.5 tbsp89.06 g16 tbsp114 g

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 89.06 g, based on cake flour having a density of 114g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 7.13 (grams per tablespoon for cake flour). For 12.5 tablespoons: 12.5 × 7.13 = 89.06 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh cake flour on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, sift or whisk first to break up clumps, then spoon into the measuring spoon and level off. Do not scoop directly from the bag.
Yes, quite a bit. If you spoon the flour into your measuring spoon and level it off, you will get about 114 grams per cup. If you dip directly into the flour bag and sweep level, the flour packs tighter and you can end up with 125.4 to 142.5 grams per cup instead. This conversion uses the spoon-and-level method, which is the standard most baking references follow.
Reverse the conversion: 89.06 g ÷ 7.13 = 12.5 tablespoons. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.