How Much Is 20 Tablespoons of Dried Cranberries in Grams?
Converting 20 tablespoons of dried cranberries to grams gives 150.00 g. One tablespoon of dried cranberries weighs 7.5g, so 20 tablespoons is 20 × 7.5 = 150g. This conversion is specific to dried cranberries because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 20 tablespoons of dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon of dried cranberries = 7.5g
- 20 × 7.5 = 150g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Dried fruit weights vary with moisture content. Freshly opened packages weigh more than fruit that has been exposed to air and dried further.
Dried Cranberries at Different Amounts
How dried cranberries scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (20 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20 tablespoons of dried cranberries (150g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
Other Amounts of Dried Cranberries
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 7.50 g | 7.61 g | 10.14 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 15.00 g | 15.22 g | 20.29 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 22.50 g | 22.82 g | 30.43 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 30.00 g | 30.43 g | 40.58 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 37.50 g | 38.04 g | 50.72 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 45.00 g | 45.65 g | 60.86 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 60.00 g | 60.86 g | 81.15 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 75.00 g | 76.08 g | 101.44 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 90.00 g | 91.30 g | 121.73 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 120.00 g | 121.73 g | 162.30 g |
| 20 tablespoons | 150.00 g | 152.16 g | 202.88 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.