How Much Is 6 Tablespoons of Whipped Cream in Grams?
6 tablespoons of whipped cream weighs 22.50 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 6 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 6 tablespoons of whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon of whipped cream = 3.75g
- 6 × 3.75 = 22.5g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Whipped cream is extremely light at only 60g per cup because it is mostly air. The weight depends heavily on how stiffly it is whipped.
Whipped Cream at Different Amounts
How whipped cream scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (6 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 6 tablespoons of whipped cream (22.5g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
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 (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.