How Much Is 5.22 Tablespoons of Dried Cranberries in Grams?
5.22 tablespoons of dried cranberries equals 39.15 g. Dried cranberries has a density of 120g per cup (7.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 5.22 tablespoons of honey would be 110.93 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.22 tablespoons of dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon of dried cranberries = 7.5g
- 5.22 × 7.5 = 39.15g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
To prevent dried fruit from sinking in batter, toss it with a tablespoon of flour before folding in. This does not affect the weight measurement.
Dried Cranberries at Different Amounts
How dried cranberries scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5.22 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.22 tablespoons of dried cranberries (39.15g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
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 |
| 5.22 tablespoons | 39.15 g | 39.71 g | 52.95 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 |
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?
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.