How Much Is 8 Tablespoons of Raw Sugar in Grams?
8 tablespoons of raw sugar equals 100.00 g. Raw sugar has a density of 200g per cup (12.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 8 tablespoons of honey would be 170 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 tablespoons of raw sugar
- 1 tablespoon of raw sugar = 12.5g
- 8 × 12.5 = 100g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sugar is one of the easier dry ingredients to measure by volume because the crystals pack relatively consistently compared to flour or cocoa powder.
Raw Sugar at Different Amounts
How raw sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (8 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8 tablespoons of raw sugar (100g) is close in weight to a computer mouse (100g).
Other Amounts of Raw Sugar
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 12.50 g | 12.68 g | 16.91 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 25.00 g | 25.36 g | 33.81 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 37.50 g | 38.04 g | 50.72 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 50.00 g | 50.72 g | 67.63 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 62.50 g | 63.40 g | 84.53 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 75.00 g | 76.08 g | 101.44 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 100.00 g | 101.44 g | 135.25 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 125.00 g | 126.80 g | 169.07 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 150.00 g | 152.16 g | 202.88 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 200.00 g | 202.88 g | 270.51 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.
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.