Lentils Tablespoons to Grams
Convert any amount of lentils between tablespoons and grams. 1 tablespoon of lentils equals 12.00 g. Use the calculator for custom amounts, or choose an amount below.
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Measuring Tip
These conversions are for dry, uncooked lentils. Cooked legumes absorb water and have a completely different weight per cup.
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 tablespoon of lentils equals 12.00 g. The result scales proportionally for other amounts - choose an amount below or enter any quantity in the calculator.
The most accurate way is to weigh lentils on a kitchen scale. If you are measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly from the container, which packs more in and gives a heavier result.
Yes. Dry lentils are relatively consistent across brands. The weight per measuring spoon may vary slightly depending on the size and age of the beans, but the difference is usually small.
Weighing is more consistent than volume measuring. A tablespoon of lentils can vary by 10-20% depending on how it's scooped, packed, or leveled. Weighing gives the same result every time, which is especially important in baking where precision affects texture and rise.