How Much Is 1.33 Tablespoons of Chocolate Chips in Grams?
Converting 1.33 tablespoons of chocolate chips to grams gives 13.97 g. One tablespoon of chocolate chips weighs 10.5g, so 1.33 tablespoons is 1.33 × 10.5 = 13.97g. This conversion is specific to chocolate chips because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.33 tablespoons of chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips = 10.5g
- 1.33 × 10.5 = 13.97g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
A standard 12 oz bag of chocolate chips is about 2.02 cups. Knowing this helps when a recipe calls for cups but you are working from a bag.
Chocolate Chips at Different Amounts
How chocolate chips scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.33 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.33 tablespoons of chocolate chips (13.97g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Chocolate Chips
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 10.50 g | 10.65 g | 14.20 g |
| 1.33 tablespoons | 13.97 g | 14.17 g | 18.89 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 21.00 g | 21.30 g | 28.40 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 31.50 g | 31.95 g | 42.60 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 42.00 g | 42.60 g | 56.81 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 52.50 g | 53.26 g | 71.01 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 63.00 g | 63.91 g | 85.21 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 84.00 g | 85.21 g | 113.61 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 105.00 g | 106.51 g | 142.02 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 126.00 g | 127.81 g | 170.42 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 168.00 g | 170.42 g | 227.23 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.