How Much Is 16.2 Tablespoons of Chocolate Chips in Grams?
16.2 tablespoons of chocolate chips weighs 170.10 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 16.2 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16.2 tablespoons of chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips = 10.5g
- 16.2 × 10.5 = 170.1g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Chocolate chips weigh 168g per cup. Different chip sizes (mini, standard, jumbo) pack differently, so the weight per measuring spoon varies with the size.
Chocolate Chips at Different Amounts
How chocolate chips scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16.2 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16.2 tablespoons of chocolate chips (170.1g) 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 |
| 16.2 tablespoons | 170.10 g | 172.55 g | 230.07 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.