Convert Tablespoons to Grams: All-Purpose Flour
Convert tablespoons of all-purpose flour to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour = 7.8g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (125g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for all-purpose flour in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
All-Purpose Flour Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 7.8g |
| 2 tbsp | 15.6g |
| 3 tbsp | 23.4g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 31.3g |
| 5 tbsp | 39.1g |
| 6 tbsp | 46.9g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 62.5g |
| 10 tbsp | 78.1g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 93.8g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 125g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: All-purpose flour density varies by measuring technique. Spooned into cup: ~125g. Scooped (packed): ~150g. Sifted: ~110g. USDA FoodData Central uses spooned method as standard. King Arthur Baking recommends 120g (sifted standard). The difference matters in baking — use a scale for best results.
About All-Purpose Flour Density
The density of all-purpose flour determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 0.521g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of all-purpose flour weighs 125g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For all-purpose flour, this equals 7.8g per tablespoon. Tablespoon measurements are useful for amounts between 1 teaspoon and 1/4 cup. For very precise recipes, weigh tablespoon amounts on a scale to avoid density variation errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour?
1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 7.8 grams (125g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour?
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 15.6 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of all-purpose flour?
100g of all-purpose flour equals approximately 12.8 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of all-purpose flour?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of all-purpose flour (125g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 7.8g.