How Much Is 8 Tablespoons of Chocolate Chips in Grams?
8 tablespoons of chocolate chips equals 84.00 g. Chocolate chips has a density of 168g per cup (10.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 8 tablespoons of honey would be 170 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 tablespoons of chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips = 10.5g
- 8 × 10.5 = 84g
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 (8 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8 tablespoons of chocolate chips (84g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
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 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?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.