Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Chocolate Chips
Convert tablespoons of chocolate chips to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips = 10.6g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (170g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for chocolate chips in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Chocolate Chips Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 10.6g |
| 2 tbsp | 21.3g |
| 3 tbsp | 31.9g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 42.5g |
| 5 tbsp | 53.1g |
| 6 tbsp | 63.8g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 85g |
| 10 tbsp | 106.3g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 127.5g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 170g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup = 170g. Mini chips pack tighter: ~185g/cup. Dark chocolate chips: same density as semi-sweet. 1 cup chips = about 6 oz = one standard bag is 12 oz = 2 cups.
About Chocolate Chips Density
The density of chocolate chips determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 0.708g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of chocolate chips weighs 170g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For chocolate chips, this equals 10.6g 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 chocolate chips?
1 tablespoon of chocolate chips weighs approximately 10.6 grams (170g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips?
2 tablespoons of chocolate chips weighs approximately 21.2 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of chocolate chips?
100g of chocolate chips equals approximately 9.4 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of chocolate chips?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of chocolate chips (170g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 10.6g.