How Much Is 1.33 Tablespoons of Steel Cut Oats in Grams?
1.33 tablespoons of steel cut oats weighs 13.30 g. This is based on steel cut oats having a density of 160g 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 1.33 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.33 tablespoons of steel cut oats
- 1 tablespoon of steel cut oats = 10g
- 1.33 × 10 = 13.3g
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.
Steel Cut Oats at Different Amounts
How steel cut oats scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.33 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.33 tablespoons of steel cut oats (13.3g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Steel Cut Oats
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 10.00 g | 10.14 g | 13.53 g |
| 1.33 tablespoons | 13.30 g | 13.49 g | 17.99 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 20.00 g | 20.29 g | 27.05 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 30.00 g | 30.43 g | 40.58 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 40.00 g | 40.58 g | 54.10 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 50.00 g | 50.72 g | 67.63 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 60.00 g | 60.86 g | 81.15 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 80.00 g | 81.15 g | 108.20 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 100.00 g | 101.44 g | 135.25 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 120.00 g | 121.73 g | 162.30 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 160.00 g | 162.30 g | 216.41 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.