How Much Is 8 Tablespoons of Olive Oil in Grams?
Converting 8 tablespoons of olive oil to grams gives 108.00 g. One tablespoon of olive oil weighs 13.5g, so 8 tablespoons is 8 × 13.5 = 108g. This conversion is specific to olive oil because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil = 13.5g
- 8 × 13.5 = 108g
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.
Olive Oil at Different Amounts
How olive oil scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (8 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8 tablespoons of olive oil (108g) is close in weight to a bar of soap (113g).
Other Amounts of Olive Oil
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 13.50 g | 13.69 g | 18.26 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 27.00 g | 27.39 g | 36.52 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 40.50 g | 41.08 g | 54.78 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 54.00 g | 54.78 g | 73.04 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 67.50 g | 68.47 g | 91.30 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 81.00 g | 82.17 g | 109.56 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 108.00 g | 109.56 g | 146.07 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 135.00 g | 136.94 g | 182.59 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 162.00 g | 164.33 g | 219.11 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 216.00 g | 219.11 g | 292.15 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.