How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Whipped Cream in Grams?
5 tablespoons of whipped cream weighs 18.75 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 5 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon of whipped cream = 3.75g
- 5 × 3.75 = 18.75g
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 (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
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?
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.