How Much Is 4 Tablespoons of Egg Whites in Grams?
Converting 4 tablespoons of egg whites to grams gives 60.75 g. One tablespoon of egg whites weighs 15.19g, so 4 tablespoons is 4 × 15.19 = 60.75g. This conversion is specific to egg whites because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 tablespoons of egg whites
- 1 tablespoon of egg whites = 15.19g
- 4 × 15.19 = 60.75g
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 (4 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 4 tablespoons of egg whites (60.75g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
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.