How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Raisins in Grams?
5 tablespoons of raisins weighs 45.31 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 5 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of raisins
- 1 tablespoon of raisins = 9.06g
- 5 × 9.06 = 45.31g
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 (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of raisins (45.31g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
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?
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?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.