How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Peanuts in Grams?
Converting 5 tablespoons of peanuts to grams gives 45.63 g. One tablespoon of peanuts weighs 9.13g, so 5 tablespoons is 5 × 9.13 = 45.63g. This conversion is specific to peanuts because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of peanuts
- 1 tablespoon of peanuts = 9.13g
- 5 × 9.13 = 45.63g
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 (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of peanuts (45.63g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
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?
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?
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.