How Much Is 2.4 Tablespoons of Raisins in Grams?
2.4 tablespoons of raisins weighs 21.75 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 2.4 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.4 tablespoons of raisins
- 1 tablespoon of raisins = 9.06g
- 2.4 × 9.06 = 21.75g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
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 (2.4 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.4 tablespoons of raisins (21.75g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
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 |
| 2.4 tablespoons | 21.75 g | 22.06 g | 29.42 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?
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.