How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Grams?
Converting 3 tablespoons of kosher salt (morton) to grams gives 45.19 g. One tablespoon of kosher salt (morton) weighs 15.06g, so 3 tablespoons is 3 × 15.06 = 45.19g. This conversion is specific to kosher salt (morton) because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 tablespoons of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 tablespoon of kosher salt (morton) = 15.06g
- 3 × 15.06 = 45.19g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Kosher salt (morton) weighs 241g per cup. Different kosher salt brands have dramatically different densities - Morton is nearly twice as heavy per volume as Diamond Crystal.
Kosher Salt (Morton) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (morton) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 tablespoons of kosher salt (morton) (45.19g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Kosher Salt (Morton)
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15.06 g | 15.28 g | 20.37 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 30.13 g | 30.56 g | 40.75 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 45.19 g | 45.84 g | 61.12 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 60.25 g | 61.12 g | 81.49 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 75.31 g | 76.40 g | 101.86 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 90.38 g | 91.68 g | 122.24 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 120.50 g | 122.24 g | 162.98 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 150.63 g | 152.79 g | 203.73 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 180.75 g | 183.35 g | 244.47 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 241.00 g | 244.47 g | 325.96 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.