How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Margarine in Grams?
1 tablespoon of margarine equals 14.19 g. Margarine has a density of 227g per cup (14.19g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 tablespoon of honey would be 21.25 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of margarine
- 1 tablespoon of margarine = 14.19g
- 1 × 14.19 = 14.19g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 tablespoon of margarine, just remember: 14.19g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (28.38g), halve it for a half tablespoon (7.09g).
Measuring Tip
Margarine in stick form is easiest to measure using the wrapper markings, just like butter. One US stick = 113g = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons.
Margarine at Different Amounts
How margarine scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 tablespoon of margarine (14.19g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Margarine
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14.19 g | 14.39 g | 19.19 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 28.38 g | 28.78 g | 38.38 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 42.56 g | 43.18 g | 57.57 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 56.75 g | 57.57 g | 76.76 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 70.94 g | 71.96 g | 95.95 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 85.13 g | 86.35 g | 115.13 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 113.50 g | 115.13 g | 153.51 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 141.88 g | 143.92 g | 191.89 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 170.25 g | 172.70 g | 230.27 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 227.00 g | 230.27 g | 307.03 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.