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How Much Is 2.67 Tablespoons of Pearl Barley in Grams?

2.67 tablespoons of pearl barley equals 33.38 g. Pearl barley has a density of 200g per cup (12.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2.67 tablespoons of honey would be 56.74 g.

2.67 tablespoons of pearl barley
=
33.38g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
33.38 g (US) 33.86 g (Metric Tablespoon) 45.14 g (Australian Tablespoon)
2.67 tablespoons of pearl barley is also
33.38

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 12.5g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 2.67 tablespoons of pearl barley
  2. 1 tablespoon of pearl barley = 12.5g
  3. 2.67 × 12.5 = 33.38g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.

Pearl Barley at Different Amounts

How pearl barley scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2.67 tablespoons) is highlighted.

1 tbsp12.5 g2 tbsp25 g2.67 tbsp33.38 g3 tbsp37.5 g4 tbsp50 g5 tbsp62.5 g6 tbsp75 g8 tbsp100 g

For reference, 2.67 tablespoons of pearl barley (33.38g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).

Other Amounts of Pearl Barley

Tablespoons US Grams Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
1 tablespoon 12.50 g 12.68 g 16.91 g
2 tablespoons 25.00 g 25.36 g 33.81 g
2.67 tablespoons 33.38 g 33.86 g 45.14 g
3 tablespoons 37.50 g 38.04 g 50.72 g
4 tablespoons 50.00 g 50.72 g 67.63 g
5 tablespoons 62.50 g 63.40 g 84.53 g
6 tablespoons 75.00 g 76.08 g 101.44 g
8 tablespoons 100.00 g 101.44 g 135.25 g
10 tablespoons 125.00 g 126.80 g 169.07 g
12 tablespoons 150.00 g 152.16 g 202.88 g
16 tablespoons 200.00 g 202.88 g 270.51 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 33.38 g, based on pearl barley having a density of 200g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 12.5 (grams per tablespoon for pearl barley). For 2.67 tablespoons: 2.67 × 12.5 = 33.38 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh pearl barley on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 33.38 g ÷ 12.5 = 2.67 tablespoons. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.