How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Peanuts in Grams?
1 tablespoon of peanuts weighs 9.13 g. This is based on peanuts having a density of 146g 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 1 tablespoon.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of peanuts
- 1 tablespoon of peanuts = 9.13g
- 1 × 9.13 = 9.13g
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 peanuts, just remember: 9.13g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (18.25g), halve it for a half tablespoon (4.56g).
Measuring Tip
When a recipe says "1 cup nuts, chopped" vs "1 cup chopped nuts," the first means measure whole then chop. The second means chop first then measure. The weight difference can be significant.
Peanuts at Different Amounts
How peanuts scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Peanuts
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 9.13 g | 9.26 g | 12.34 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 18.25 g | 18.51 g | 24.68 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 27.38 g | 27.77 g | 37.03 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 36.50 g | 37.03 g | 49.37 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 45.63 g | 46.28 g | 61.71 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 54.75 g | 55.54 g | 74.05 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 73.00 g | 74.05 g | 98.74 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 91.25 g | 92.56 g | 123.42 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 109.50 g | 111.08 g | 148.10 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 146.00 g | 148.10 g | 197.47 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.
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.