How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Cake Flour in Grams?
3 tablespoons of cake flour equals 21.38 g. Cake flour has a density of 114g per cup (7.13g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 3 tablespoons of honey would be 63.75 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 tablespoons of cake flour
- 1 tablespoon of cake flour = 7.13g
- 3 × 7.13 = 21.38g
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 (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 tablespoons of cake flour (21.38g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
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 |
| 16 tablespoons | 114.00 g | 115.64 g | 154.19 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.