How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter in Grams?
5 tablespoons of peanut butter weighs 80.63 g. This is based on peanut butter having a density of 258g 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 5 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter = 16.13g
- 5 × 16.13 = 80.63g
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 (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of peanut butter (80.63g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
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?
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?
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.