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How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Yogurt in Grams?

3 tablespoons of yogurt equals 45.94 g. Yogurt has a density of 245g per cup (15.31g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 3 tablespoons of honey would be 63.75 g.

3 tablespoons of yogurt
=
45.94g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
45.94 g (US) 46.60 g (Metric Tablespoon) 62.13 g (Australian Tablespoon)
Try: 1 tablespoon = 15.31 g 2 tablespoons = 30.63 g 4 tablespoons = 61.25 g 5 tablespoons = 76.56 g
Compare: 3 tablespoons butter = 42.56 g 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese (shredded) = 21.19 g 3 tablespoons cottage cheese = 42.38 g
Convert a different ingredient
3 tablespoons of yogurt is also
1.62 oz (ounces)
45.94

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 15.31g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 3 tablespoons of yogurt
  2. 1 tablespoon of yogurt = 15.31g
  3. 3 × 15.31 = 45.94g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

For the most consistent results, weigh yogurt on a kitchen scale rather than measuring by volume.

Yogurt at Different Amounts

How yogurt scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.

1 tbsp15.31 g2 tbsp30.63 g3 tbsp45.94 g4 tbsp61.25 g5 tbsp76.56 g6 tbsp91.88 g8 tbsp122.5 g10 tbsp153.13 g

For reference, 3 tablespoons of yogurt (45.94g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).

Other Amounts of Yogurt

Tablespoons US Grams Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
1 tablespoon 15.31 g 15.53 g 20.71 g
2 tablespoons 30.63 g 31.07 g 41.42 g
3 tablespoons 45.94 g 46.60 g 62.13 g
4 tablespoons 61.25 g 62.13 g 82.84 g
5 tablespoons 76.56 g 77.67 g 103.55 g
6 tablespoons 91.88 g 93.20 g 124.26 g
8 tablespoons 122.50 g 124.26 g 165.69 g
10 tablespoons 153.13 g 155.33 g 207.11 g
12 tablespoons 183.75 g 186.40 g 248.53 g
16 tablespoons 245.00 g 248.53 g 331.37 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Tablespoon?

Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 45.94 g, based on yogurt having a density of 245g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 15.31 (grams per tablespoon for yogurt). For 3 tablespoons: 3 × 15.31 = 45.94 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh yogurt on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Fat content has a small effect on density. Higher-fat versions are slightly lighter per volume because fat is less dense than water. The difference is usually under 5%, so this conversion works well for standard varieties.
Reverse the conversion: 45.94 g ÷ 15.31 = 3 tablespoons. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.
person Written by Sean Day verified Reviewed by CookingConvert update Last updated Apr 3, 2026