How Much Is 12 Tablespoons of Potatoes (Diced) in Grams?
12 tablespoons of potatoes (diced) equals 112.50 g. Potatoes (diced) has a density of 150g per cup (9.38g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 12 tablespoons of honey would be 255 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12 tablespoons of potatoes (diced)
- 1 tablespoon of potatoes (diced) = 9.38g
- 12 × 9.38 = 112.5g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Raw and cooked produce have very different weights per cup. Cooked vegetables shrink and become denser. These conversions are for raw produce.
Potatoes (Diced) at Different Amounts
How potatoes (diced) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (12 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 12 tablespoons of potatoes (diced) (112.5g) is close in weight to a bar of soap (113g).
Other Amounts of Potatoes (Diced)
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 9.38 g | 9.51 g | 12.68 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 18.75 g | 19.02 g | 25.36 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 28.13 g | 28.53 g | 38.04 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 37.50 g | 38.04 g | 50.72 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 46.88 g | 47.55 g | 63.40 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 56.25 g | 57.06 g | 76.08 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 75.00 g | 76.08 g | 101.44 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 93.75 g | 95.10 g | 126.80 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 112.50 g | 114.12 g | 152.16 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 150.00 g | 152.16 g | 202.88 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.