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How Much Is 4 Tablespoons of Self-Rising Flour in Grams?

Converting 4 tablespoons of self-rising flour to grams gives 30.00 g. One tablespoon of self-rising flour weighs 7.5g, so 4 tablespoons is 4 × 7.5 = 30g. This conversion is specific to self-rising flour because each ingredient has a different density.

4 tablespoons of self-rising flour
=
30.00g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
30.00 g (US) 30.43 g (Metric Tablespoon) 40.58 g (Australian Tablespoon)
4 tablespoons of self-rising flour is also
30.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 7.5g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 4 tablespoons of self-rising flour
  2. 1 tablespoon of self-rising flour = 7.5g
  3. 4 × 7.5 = 30g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

For the most consistent results, weigh self-rising flour on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary by 20-30% depending on how the flour is scooped.

Self-Rising Flour at Different Amounts

How self-rising flour scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (4 tablespoons) is highlighted.

1 tbsp7.5 g2 tbsp15 g3 tbsp22.5 g4 tbsp30 g5 tbsp37.5 g6 tbsp45 g8 tbsp60 g10 tbsp75 g

For reference, 4 tablespoons of self-rising flour (30g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).

Other Amounts of Self-Rising Flour

Tablespoons US Grams Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
1 tablespoon 7.50 g 7.61 g 10.14 g
2 tablespoons 15.00 g 15.22 g 20.29 g
3 tablespoons 22.50 g 22.82 g 30.43 g
4 tablespoons 30.00 g 30.43 g 40.58 g
5 tablespoons 37.50 g 38.04 g 50.72 g
6 tablespoons 45.00 g 45.65 g 60.86 g
8 tablespoons 60.00 g 60.86 g 81.15 g
10 tablespoons 75.00 g 76.08 g 101.44 g
12 tablespoons 90.00 g 91.30 g 121.73 g
16 tablespoons 120.00 g 121.73 g 162.30 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 30.00 g, based on self-rising flour having a density of 120g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 7.5 (grams per tablespoon for self-rising flour). For 4 tablespoons: 4 × 7.5 = 30.00 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh self-rising flour on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, sift or whisk first to break up clumps, then spoon into the measuring spoon and level off. Do not scoop directly from the bag.
Yes, quite a bit. If you spoon the flour into your measuring spoon and level it off, you will get about 120 grams per cup. If you dip directly into the flour bag and sweep level, the flour packs tighter and you can end up with 132 to 150 grams per cup instead. This conversion uses the spoon-and-level method, which is the standard most baking references follow.
Reverse the conversion: 30.00 g ÷ 7.5 = 4 tablespoons. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.