How Much Is 10 Tablespoons of Tomato Paste in Grams?
10 tablespoons of tomato paste weighs 163.75 g. This is based on tomato paste having a density of 262g 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 10 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 10 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste = 16.38g
- 10 × 16.38 = 163.75g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Tomato paste is commonly used as a fat or egg substitute in baking. When substituting, convert by weight for accuracy.
Tomato Paste at Different Amounts
How tomato paste scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (10 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 10 tablespoons of tomato paste (163.75g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).
Other Amounts of Tomato Paste
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 16.38 g | 16.61 g | 22.15 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 32.75 g | 33.22 g | 44.30 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 49.13 g | 49.83 g | 66.44 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 65.50 g | 66.44 g | 88.59 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 81.88 g | 83.05 g | 110.74 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 98.25 g | 99.67 g | 132.89 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 131.00 g | 132.89 g | 177.18 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 163.75 g | 166.11 g | 221.48 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 196.50 g | 199.33 g | 265.77 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 262.00 g | 265.77 g | 354.37 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?
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.