How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Rolled Oats in Grams?
Converting 5 tablespoons of rolled oats to grams gives 28.13 g. One tablespoon of rolled oats weighs 5.63g, so 5 tablespoons is 5 × 5.63 = 28.13g. This conversion is specific to rolled oats because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon of rolled oats = 5.63g
- 5 × 5.63 = 28.13g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Rolled oats weigh 90g per cup. Always match the oat type your recipe specifies.
Rolled Oats at Different Amounts
How rolled oats scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of rolled oats (28.13g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
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?
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?
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.