How Much Is 16.67 Tablespoons of Cream of Tartar in Grams?
16.67 tablespoons of cream of tartar weighs 150.03 g. This is based on cream of tartar having a density of 144g 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 16.67 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16.67 tablespoons of cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar = 9g
- 16.67 × 9 = 150.03g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Cream of tartar can clump or settle during storage. Stir or sift before measuring by volume for consistent results.
Cream of Tartar at Different Amounts
How cream of tartar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16.67 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16.67 tablespoons of cream of tartar (150.03g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
Other Amounts of Cream of Tartar
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 9.00 g | 9.13 g | 12.17 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 18.00 g | 18.26 g | 24.35 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 27.00 g | 27.39 g | 36.52 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 36.00 g | 36.52 g | 48.69 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 45.00 g | 45.65 g | 60.86 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 54.00 g | 54.78 g | 73.04 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 72.00 g | 73.04 g | 97.38 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 90.00 g | 91.30 g | 121.73 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 108.00 g | 109.56 g | 146.07 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 144.00 g | 146.07 g | 194.77 g |
| 16.67 tablespoons | 150.03 g | 152.19 g | 202.92 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?
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.