How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Mayonnaise in Grams?
3 tablespoons of mayonnaise weighs 41.25 g. This is based on mayonnaise having a density of 220g 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 3 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise = 13.75g
- 3 × 13.75 = 41.25g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Mayonnaise weighs 220g per cup. Low-fat and regular mayonnaise have slightly different densities.
Mayonnaise at Different Amounts
How mayonnaise scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise (41.25g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Mayonnaise
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 13.75 g | 13.95 g | 18.60 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 27.50 g | 27.90 g | 37.19 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 41.25 g | 41.84 g | 55.79 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 55.00 g | 55.79 g | 74.39 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 68.75 g | 69.74 g | 92.99 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 82.50 g | 83.69 g | 111.58 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 110.00 g | 111.58 g | 148.78 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 137.50 g | 139.48 g | 185.97 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 165.00 g | 167.38 g | 223.17 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 220.00 g | 223.17 g | 297.56 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
What is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.