How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Garlic Powder in Grams?
1 tablespoon of garlic powder weighs 9.69 g. This is based on garlic powder having a density of 155g 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 1 tablespoon.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder = 9.69g
- 1 × 9.69 = 9.69g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, just remember: 9.69g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (19.38g), halve it for a half tablespoon (4.84g).
Measuring Tip
For the most accurate results, weigh garlic powder on a kitchen scale. At small quantities, even slight over-measuring can overpower a dish.
Garlic Powder at Different Amounts
How garlic powder scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Garlic Powder
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 9.69 g | 9.83 g | 13.10 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 19.38 g | 19.65 g | 26.21 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 29.06 g | 29.48 g | 39.31 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 38.75 g | 39.31 g | 52.41 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 48.44 g | 49.14 g | 65.51 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 58.13 g | 58.96 g | 78.62 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 77.50 g | 78.62 g | 104.82 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 96.88 g | 98.27 g | 131.03 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 116.25 g | 117.92 g | 157.23 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 155.00 g | 157.23 g | 209.64 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.
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.