How Much Is 0.89 Tablespoons of Granulated Sugar in Grams?
Converting 0.89 tablespoons of granulated sugar to grams gives 11.13 g. One tablespoon of granulated sugar weighs 12.5g, so 0.89 tablespoons is 0.89 × 12.5 = 11.13g. This conversion is specific to granulated sugar because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.89 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar = 12.5g
- 0.89 × 12.5 = 11.13g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sugar is one of the easier dry ingredients to measure by volume because the crystals pack relatively consistently compared to flour or cocoa powder.
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (0.89 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.89 tablespoons of granulated sugar (11.13g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Granulated Sugar
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.89 tablespoons | 11.13 g | 11.29 g | 15.05 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12.50 g | 12.68 g | 16.91 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 25.00 g | 25.36 g | 33.81 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 37.50 g | 38.04 g | 50.72 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 50.00 g | 50.72 g | 67.63 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 62.50 g | 63.40 g | 84.53 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 75.00 g | 76.08 g | 101.44 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 100.00 g | 101.44 g | 135.25 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 125.00 g | 126.80 g | 169.07 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 150.00 g | 152.16 g | 202.88 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 200.00 g | 202.88 g | 270.51 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?
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.