How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Egg Whites in Grams?
3 tablespoons of egg whites weighs 45.56 g. This is based on egg whites having a density of 243g 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 3 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 tablespoons of egg whites
- 1 tablespoon of egg whites = 15.19g
- 3 × 15.19 = 45.56g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
One large egg white weighs approximately 30g and one large egg yolk weighs approximately 17g. Weighing separated eggs is more reliable than counting, since individual eggs vary in size.
Egg Whites at Different Amounts
How egg whites scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 tablespoons of egg whites (45.56g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Egg Whites
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15.19 g | 15.41 g | 20.54 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 30.38 g | 30.81 g | 41.08 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 45.56 g | 46.22 g | 61.63 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 60.75 g | 61.63 g | 82.17 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 75.94 g | 77.03 g | 102.71 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 91.13 g | 92.44 g | 123.25 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 121.50 g | 123.25 g | 164.33 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 151.88 g | 154.06 g | 205.42 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 182.25 g | 184.88 g | 246.50 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 243.00 g | 246.50 g | 328.67 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.