How Much Is 1.87 Tablespoons of Couscous in Grams?
1.87 tablespoons of couscous weighs 20.22 g. This is based on couscous having a density of 173g 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 1.87 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.87 tablespoons of couscous
- 1 tablespoon of couscous = 10.81g
- 1.87 × 10.81 = 20.22g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Couscous weigh 173g per cup when dry. Cooked weight per cup will be different.
Couscous at Different Amounts
How couscous scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.87 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.87 tablespoons of couscous (20.22g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Couscous
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 10.81 g | 10.97 g | 14.62 g |
| 1.87 tablespoons | 20.22 g | 20.51 g | 27.35 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 21.63 g | 21.94 g | 29.25 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 32.44 g | 32.90 g | 43.87 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 43.25 g | 43.87 g | 58.50 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 54.06 g | 54.84 g | 73.12 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 64.88 g | 65.81 g | 87.75 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 86.50 g | 87.75 g | 116.99 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 108.13 g | 109.68 g | 146.24 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 129.75 g | 131.62 g | 175.49 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 173.00 g | 175.49 g | 233.99 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?
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.