How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Lard in Grams?
Converting 5 tablespoons of lard to grams gives 64.06 g. One tablespoon of lard weighs 12.81g, so 5 tablespoons is 5 × 12.81 = 64.06g. This conversion is specific to lard because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of lard
- 1 tablespoon of lard = 12.81g
- 5 × 12.81 = 64.06g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Lard and butter have similar densities per cup (lard is 205g vs butter at 227g), but they are not interchangeable by weight in recipes because the flavor and moisture content differ.
Lard at Different Amounts
How lard scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of lard (64.06g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Lard
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 12.81 g | 13.00 g | 17.33 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 25.63 g | 25.99 g | 34.66 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 38.44 g | 38.99 g | 51.99 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 51.25 g | 51.99 g | 69.32 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 64.06 g | 64.99 g | 86.65 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 76.88 g | 77.98 g | 103.98 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 102.50 g | 103.98 g | 138.64 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 128.13 g | 129.97 g | 173.29 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 153.75 g | 155.96 g | 207.95 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 205.00 g | 207.95 g | 277.27 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.