How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Greek Yogurt in Grams?
1 tablespoon of greek yogurt equals 15.31 g. Greek yogurt has a density of 245g per cup (15.31g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 tablespoon of honey would be 21.25 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of greek yogurt = 15.31g
- 1 × 15.31 = 15.31g
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 greek yogurt, just remember: 15.31g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (30.63g), halve it for a half tablespoon (7.66g).
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh greek yogurt on a kitchen scale rather than measuring by volume.
Greek Yogurt at Different Amounts
How greek yogurt scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Greek Yogurt
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15.31 g | 15.53 g | 20.71 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 30.63 g | 31.07 g | 41.42 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 45.94 g | 46.60 g | 62.13 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 61.25 g | 62.13 g | 82.84 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 76.56 g | 77.67 g | 103.55 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 91.88 g | 93.20 g | 124.26 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 122.50 g | 124.26 g | 165.69 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 153.13 g | 155.33 g | 207.11 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 183.75 g | 186.40 g | 248.53 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 245.00 g | 248.53 g | 331.37 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
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.