How Much Is 2.61 Tablespoons of Egg Yolks in Grams?
Converting 2.61 tablespoons of egg yolks to grams gives 41.27 g. One tablespoon of egg yolks weighs 15.81g, so 2.61 tablespoons is 2.61 × 15.81 = 41.27g. This conversion is specific to egg yolks because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.61 tablespoons of egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon of egg yolks = 15.81g
- 2.61 × 15.81 = 41.27g
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 Yolks at Different Amounts
How egg yolks scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2.61 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.61 tablespoons of egg yolks (41.27g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Egg Yolks
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15.81 g | 16.04 g | 21.39 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 31.63 g | 32.08 g | 42.77 g |
| 2.61 tablespoons | 41.27 g | 41.87 g | 55.82 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 47.44 g | 48.12 g | 64.16 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 63.25 g | 64.16 g | 85.55 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 79.06 g | 80.20 g | 106.94 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 94.88 g | 96.24 g | 128.32 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 126.50 g | 128.32 g | 171.10 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 158.13 g | 160.40 g | 213.87 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 189.75 g | 192.48 g | 256.64 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 253.00 g | 256.64 g | 342.19 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.