How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Nutmeg in Grams?
2 tablespoons of nutmeg equals 14.00 g. Nutmeg has a density of 112g per cup (7g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2 tablespoons of honey would be 42.5 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 tablespoons of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon of nutmeg = 7g
- 2 × 7 = 14g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
Quick check: 2 tablespoons is just double the single-tablespoon weight. 1 tablespoon = 7g, so 2 = 14g.
Measuring Tip
For the most accurate results, weigh nutmeg on a kitchen scale. At small quantities, even slight over-measuring can overpower a dish.
Nutmeg at Different Amounts
How nutmeg scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 tablespoons of nutmeg (14g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Nutmeg
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 7.00 g | 7.10 g | 9.47 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 14.00 g | 14.20 g | 18.94 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 21.00 g | 21.30 g | 28.40 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 28.00 g | 28.40 g | 37.87 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 35.00 g | 35.50 g | 47.34 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 42.00 g | 42.60 g | 56.81 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 56.00 g | 56.81 g | 75.74 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 70.00 g | 71.01 g | 94.68 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 84.00 g | 85.21 g | 113.61 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 112.00 g | 113.61 g | 151.48 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?
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.