How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Quinoa in Grams?
2 tablespoons of quinoa weighs 21.25 g. This is based on quinoa having a density of 170g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 2 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 tablespoons of quinoa
- 1 tablespoon of quinoa = 10.63g
- 2 × 10.63 = 21.25g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
Quick check: 2 tablespoons is just double the single-tablespoon weight. 1 tablespoon = 10.63g, so 2 = 21.25g.
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 (2 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 tablespoons of quinoa (21.25g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
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?
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?
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.