How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Garlic Powder in Grams?
Converting 2 tablespoons of garlic powder to grams gives 19.38 g. One tablespoon of garlic powder weighs 9.69g, so 2 tablespoons is 2 × 9.69 = 19.38g. This conversion is specific to garlic powder because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 tablespoons of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder = 9.69g
- 2 × 9.69 = 19.38g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
Quick check: 2 tablespoons is just double the single-tablespoon weight. 1 tablespoon = 9.69g, so 2 = 19.38g.
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 (2 tablespoons) 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 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.