How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Oat Flour in Grams?
1 tablespoon of oat flour equals 5.75 g. Oat flour has a density of 92g per cup (5.75g 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 oat flour
- 1 tablespoon of oat flour = 5.75g
- 1 × 5.75 = 5.75g
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 oat flour, just remember: 5.75g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (11.5g), halve it for a half tablespoon (2.88g).
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh oat flour on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary by 20-30% depending on how the flour is scooped.
Oat Flour at Different Amounts
How oat flour scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Oat Flour
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 5.75 g | 5.83 g | 7.78 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 11.50 g | 11.67 g | 15.55 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 17.25 g | 17.50 g | 23.33 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 23.00 g | 23.33 g | 31.11 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 28.75 g | 29.16 g | 38.89 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 34.50 g | 35.00 g | 46.66 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 46.00 g | 46.66 g | 62.22 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 57.50 g | 58.33 g | 77.77 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 69.00 g | 69.99 g | 93.33 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 92.00 g | 93.33 g | 124.43 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?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.