How Much Is 3.2 Tablespoons of Rolled Oats in Grams?
3.2 tablespoons of rolled oats equals 18.00 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, 3.2 tablespoons of honey would be 68 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3.2 tablespoons of rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon of rolled oats = 5.63g
- 3.2 × 5.63 = 18g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Oats come in multiple forms (rolled, steel-cut, instant) that have different densities. Steel-cut oats are nearly twice as heavy per cup as rolled oats.
Rolled Oats at Different Amounts
How rolled oats scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3.2 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 |
| 3.2 tablespoons | 18.00 g | 18.26 g | 24.35 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?
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.