How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup in Grams?
5 tablespoons of maple syrup weighs 97.50 g. This is based on maple syrup having a density of 312g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 5 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup = 19.5g
- 5 × 19.5 = 97.5g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring spoon on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Maple Syrup at Different Amounts
How maple syrup scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of maple syrup (97.5g) is close in weight to a computer mouse (100g).
Other Amounts of Maple Syrup
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 19.50 g | 19.78 g | 26.37 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 39.00 g | 39.56 g | 52.75 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 58.50 g | 59.34 g | 79.12 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 78.00 g | 79.12 g | 105.50 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 97.50 g | 98.90 g | 131.87 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 117.00 g | 118.69 g | 158.25 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 156.00 g | 158.25 g | 211.00 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 195.00 g | 197.81 g | 263.75 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 234.00 g | 237.37 g | 316.49 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 312.00 g | 316.49 g | 421.99 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.