How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Shredded Coconut in Grams?
16 tablespoons of shredded coconut weighs 80.00 g. This is based on shredded coconut having a density of 80g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 16 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 tablespoons of shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon of shredded coconut = 5g
- 16 × 5 = 80g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Shredded coconut is very light and airy. Spoon it loosely into the measuring spoon without pressing down for accurate volume measurements.
Shredded Coconut at Different Amounts
How shredded coconut scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 tablespoons of shredded coconut (80g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Shredded Coconut
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 5.00 g | 5.07 g | 6.76 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 10.00 g | 10.14 g | 13.53 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 15.00 g | 15.22 g | 20.29 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 20.00 g | 20.29 g | 27.05 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 25.00 g | 25.36 g | 33.81 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 30.00 g | 30.43 g | 40.58 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 40.00 g | 40.58 g | 54.10 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 50.00 g | 50.72 g | 67.63 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 60.00 g | 60.86 g | 81.15 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 80.00 g | 81.15 g | 108.20 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.
What is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.