How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Granulated Sugar in Grams?
5 tablespoons of granulated sugar equals 62.50 g. Granulated sugar has a density of 200g per cup (12.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 5 tablespoons of honey would be 106.25 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar = 12.5g
- 5 × 12.5 = 62.5g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Granulated sugar weighs 200g per cup. Different sugar types have different densities, so always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of granulated sugar (62.5g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Granulated Sugar
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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.