How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Peanuts in Grams?
3 tablespoons of peanuts equals 27.38 g. Peanuts has a density of 146g per cup (9.13g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 3 tablespoons of honey would be 63.75 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 tablespoons of peanuts
- 1 tablespoon of peanuts = 9.13g
- 3 × 9.13 = 27.38g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
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 (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 tablespoons of peanuts (27.38g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
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.