How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Whipped Cream in Grams?
16 tablespoons of whipped cream weighs 60.00 g. This is based on whipped cream having a density of 60g 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 16 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 tablespoons of whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon of whipped cream = 3.75g
- 16 × 3.75 = 60g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If your recipe gives whipped cream in grams, weigh it directly. Volume measurements are unreliable because the amount of air varies every time.
Whipped Cream at Different Amounts
How whipped cream scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 tablespoons of whipped cream (60g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Whipped Cream
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 3.75 g | 3.80 g | 5.07 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 7.50 g | 7.61 g | 10.14 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 11.25 g | 11.41 g | 15.22 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 15.00 g | 15.22 g | 20.29 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 18.75 g | 19.02 g | 25.36 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 22.50 g | 22.82 g | 30.43 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 30.00 g | 30.43 g | 40.58 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 37.50 g | 38.04 g | 50.72 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 45.00 g | 45.65 g | 60.86 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 60.00 g | 60.86 g | 81.15 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?
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.