How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Coconut Sugar in Grams?
Converting 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar to grams gives 11.25 g. One tablespoon of coconut sugar weighs 11.25g. This conversion is specific to coconut sugar because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar = 11.25g
- 1 × 11.25 = 11.25g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar, just remember: 11.25g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (22.5g), halve it for a half tablespoon (5.63g).
Measuring Tip
Coconut sugar weighs 180g per cup. Different sugar types have different densities, so always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Coconut Sugar at Different Amounts
How coconut sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar (11.25g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Coconut Sugar
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 11.25 g | 11.41 g | 15.22 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 22.50 g | 22.82 g | 30.43 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 33.75 g | 34.24 g | 45.65 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 45.00 g | 45.65 g | 60.86 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 56.25 g | 57.06 g | 76.08 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 67.50 g | 68.47 g | 91.30 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 90.00 g | 91.30 g | 121.73 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 112.50 g | 114.12 g | 152.16 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 135.00 g | 136.94 g | 182.59 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 180.00 g | 182.59 g | 243.46 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.