How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Quinoa in Grams?
1 tablespoon of quinoa equals 10.63 g. Quinoa has a density of 170g per cup (10.63g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 tablespoon of honey would be 21.25 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of quinoa
- 1 tablespoon of quinoa = 10.63g
- 1 × 10.63 = 10.63g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 tablespoon of quinoa, just remember: 10.63g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (21.25g), halve it for a half tablespoon (5.31g).
Measuring Tip
Quinoa weigh 170g per cup when dry. Cooked weight per cup will be different.
Quinoa at Different Amounts
How quinoa scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 tablespoon of quinoa (10.63g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Quinoa
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 10.63 g | 10.78 g | 14.37 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 21.25 g | 21.56 g | 28.74 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 31.88 g | 32.33 g | 43.11 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 42.50 g | 43.11 g | 57.48 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 53.13 g | 53.89 g | 71.85 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 63.75 g | 64.67 g | 86.22 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 85.00 g | 86.22 g | 114.97 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 106.25 g | 107.78 g | 143.71 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 127.50 g | 129.34 g | 172.45 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 170.00 g | 172.45 g | 229.93 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?
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.