How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Rolled Oats in Grams?
3 tablespoons of rolled oats equals 16.88 g. Rolled oats has a density of 90g per cup (5.63g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 3 tablespoons of honey would be 63.75 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 tablespoons of rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon of rolled oats = 5.63g
- 3 × 5.63 = 16.88g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.
Rolled Oats at Different Amounts
How rolled oats scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Rolled Oats
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 5.63 g | 5.71 g | 7.61 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 11.25 g | 11.41 g | 15.22 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 16.88 g | 17.12 g | 22.82 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 22.50 g | 22.82 g | 30.43 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 28.13 g | 28.53 g | 38.04 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 33.75 g | 34.24 g | 45.65 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 45.00 g | 45.65 g | 60.86 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 56.25 g | 57.06 g | 76.08 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 67.50 g | 68.47 g | 91.30 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 90.00 g | 91.30 g | 121.73 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?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.