How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Raisins in Grams?
2 tablespoons of raisins weighs 18.13 g. This is based on raisins having a density of 145g 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 raisins
- 1 tablespoon of raisins = 9.06g
- 2 × 9.06 = 18.13g
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 = 9.06g, so 2 = 18.13g.
Measuring Tip
To prevent dried fruit from sinking in batter, toss it with a tablespoon of flour before folding in. This does not affect the weight measurement.
Raisins at Different Amounts
How raisins scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2 tablespoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Raisins
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 9.06 g | 9.19 g | 12.26 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 18.13 g | 18.39 g | 24.51 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 27.19 g | 27.58 g | 36.77 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 36.25 g | 36.77 g | 49.03 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 45.31 g | 45.97 g | 61.29 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 54.38 g | 55.16 g | 73.54 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 72.50 g | 73.54 g | 98.06 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 90.63 g | 91.93 g | 122.57 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 108.75 g | 110.32 g | 147.09 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 145.00 g | 147.09 g | 196.12 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.