How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Chocolate Chips in Grams?
16 tablespoons of chocolate chips weighs 168.00 g. This is based on chocolate chips having a density of 168g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 16 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 tablespoons of chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips = 10.5g
- 16 × 10.5 = 168g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Measure chocolate chips before melting. Melted chocolate has a different volume than solid chips, so always measure in solid form.
Chocolate Chips at Different Amounts
How chocolate chips scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 tablespoons of chocolate chips (168g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).
Other Amounts of Chocolate Chips
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 10.50 g | 10.65 g | 14.20 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 (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.