How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Water in Grams?
1 tablespoon of water equals 14.79 g. Water has a density of 236.59g per cup (14.79g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 tablespoon of honey would be 21.25 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 tablespoon of water = 14.79g
- 1 × 14.79 = 14.79g
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 water, just remember: 14.79g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (29.57g), halve it for a half tablespoon (7.39g).
Measuring Tip
Liquid densities vary: oils weigh less per cup than water, while syrups and honey weigh more. This is why ingredient-specific conversions matter even for liquids.
Water at Different Amounts
How water scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Water
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14.79 g | 15.00 g | 20.00 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 29.57 g | 30.00 g | 40.00 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 44.36 g | 45.00 g | 60.00 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 59.15 g | 60.00 g | 80.00 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 73.93 g | 75.00 g | 100.00 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 88.72 g | 90.00 g | 120.00 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 118.30 g | 120.00 g | 160.00 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 147.87 g | 150.00 g | 200.00 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 177.44 g | 180.00 g | 240.00 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 236.59 g | 240.00 g | 320.00 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.