How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Pecans in Grams?
3 tablespoons of pecans equals 21.38 g. Pecans has a density of 114g per cup (7.13g 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 pecans
- 1 tablespoon of pecans = 7.13g
- 3 × 7.13 = 21.38g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh pecans on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements of nuts vary depending on size, shape, and how tightly they pack.
Pecans at Different Amounts
How pecans scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 tablespoons of pecans (21.38g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Pecans
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 7.13 g | 7.23 g | 9.64 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 14.25 g | 14.46 g | 19.27 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 21.38 g | 21.68 g | 28.91 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 28.50 g | 28.91 g | 38.55 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 35.63 g | 36.14 g | 48.18 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 42.75 g | 43.37 g | 57.82 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 57.00 g | 57.82 g | 77.09 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 71.25 g | 72.28 g | 96.37 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 85.50 g | 86.73 g | 115.64 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 114.00 g | 115.64 g | 154.19 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?
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.