How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Type 00 Flour in Grams?
Converting 5 tablespoons of type 00 flour to grams gives 39.69 g. One tablespoon of type 00 flour weighs 7.94g, so 5 tablespoons is 5 × 7.94 = 39.69g. This conversion is specific to type 00 flour because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of type 00 flour
- 1 tablespoon of type 00 flour = 7.94g
- 5 × 7.94 = 39.69g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
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 (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of type 00 flour (39.69g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
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?
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?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.