How Much Is 6 Tablespoons of Chocolate Chips in Grams?
6 tablespoons of chocolate chips weighs 63.00 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 6 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 6 tablespoons of chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips = 10.5g
- 6 × 10.5 = 63g
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 (6 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 6 tablespoons of chocolate chips (63g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
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.