How Much Is 5.28 Tablespoons of Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) in Grams?
5.28 tablespoons of kosher salt (diamond crystal) equals 47.52 g. Kosher salt (diamond crystal) has a density of 144g per cup (9g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 5.28 tablespoons of honey would be 112.2 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.28 tablespoons of kosher salt (diamond crystal)
- 1 tablespoon of kosher salt (diamond crystal) = 9g
- 5.28 × 9 = 47.52g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Kosher salt (diamond crystal) weighs 144g per cup. Different kosher salt brands have dramatically different densities - Morton is nearly twice as heavy per volume as Diamond Crystal.
Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (diamond crystal) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5.28 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.28 tablespoons of kosher salt (diamond crystal) (47.52g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Kosher Salt (Diamond Crystal)
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 9.00 g | 9.13 g | 12.17 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 18.00 g | 18.26 g | 24.35 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 27.00 g | 27.39 g | 36.52 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 36.00 g | 36.52 g | 48.69 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 45.00 g | 45.65 g | 60.86 g |
| 5.28 tablespoons | 47.52 g | 48.20 g | 64.27 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 54.00 g | 54.78 g | 73.04 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 72.00 g | 73.04 g | 97.38 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 90.00 g | 91.30 g | 121.73 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 108.00 g | 109.56 g | 146.07 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 144.00 g | 146.07 g | 194.77 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.