How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter in Grams?
Converting 3 tablespoons of peanut butter to grams gives 48.38 g. One tablespoon of peanut butter weighs 16.13g, so 3 tablespoons is 3 × 16.13 = 48.38g. This conversion is specific to peanut butter because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter = 16.13g
- 3 × 16.13 = 48.38g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Spoon peanut butter into the measuring spoon and pack gently to fill gaps. Do not scoop directly from the jar, which traps air.
Peanut Butter at Different Amounts
How peanut butter scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 tablespoons of peanut butter (48.38g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).
Other Amounts of Peanut Butter
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 16.13 g | 16.36 g | 21.81 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 32.25 g | 32.71 g | 43.62 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 48.38 g | 49.07 g | 65.43 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 64.50 g | 65.43 g | 87.24 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 80.63 g | 81.79 g | 109.05 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 96.75 g | 98.14 g | 130.86 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 129.00 g | 130.86 g | 174.48 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 161.25 g | 163.57 g | 218.10 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 193.50 g | 196.29 g | 261.72 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 258.00 g | 261.72 g | 348.96 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.
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.