How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Type 00 Flour in Grams?
1 tablespoon of type 00 flour weighs 7.94 g. This is based on type 00 flour having a density of 127g 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 tablespoon.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of type 00 flour
- 1 tablespoon of type 00 flour = 7.94g
- 1 × 7.94 = 7.94g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 tablespoon of type 00 flour, just remember: 7.94g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (15.88g), halve it for a half tablespoon (3.97g).
Measuring Tip
Different flour types have very different weights per cup. Always check the specific flour your recipe calls for rather than using a generic "flour" conversion.
Type 00 Flour at Different Amounts
How type 00 flour scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Type 00 Flour
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 7.94 g | 8.05 g | 10.74 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 15.88 g | 16.10 g | 21.47 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 23.81 g | 24.16 g | 32.21 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 31.75 g | 32.21 g | 42.94 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 39.69 g | 40.26 g | 53.68 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 47.63 g | 48.31 g | 64.41 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 63.50 g | 64.41 g | 85.89 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 79.38 g | 80.52 g | 107.36 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 95.25 g | 96.62 g | 128.83 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 127.00 g | 128.83 g | 171.77 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?
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.