Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Medjool Dates (pitted)
Convert tablespoons of medjool dates (pitted) to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of medjool dates (pitted) = 11.1g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (178g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for medjool dates (pitted) in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Medjool Dates (pitted) Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 11.1g |
| 2 tbsp | 22.3g |
| 3 tbsp | 33.4g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 44.5g |
| 5 tbsp | 55.6g |
| 6 tbsp | 66.8g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 89g |
| 10 tbsp | 111.3g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 133.5g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 178g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: Pitted Medjool dates: 1 cup = 178g. Chopped dates pack more tightly (~200g/cup). Natural sweetener — 1 cup pitted = about 12-15 large dates. Used in energy balls, smoothies, Larabar-style snacks. Soak 10 minutes in warm water for softer dates. USDA FDC 168191.
About Medjool Dates (pitted) Density
The density of medjool dates (pitted) determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 0.742g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of medjool dates (pitted) weighs 178g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For medjool dates (pitted), this equals 11.1g 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 medjool dates (pitted)?
1 tablespoon of medjool dates (pitted) weighs approximately 11.1 grams (178g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of medjool dates (pitted)?
2 tablespoons of medjool dates (pitted) weighs approximately 22.2 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of medjool dates (pitted)?
100g of medjool dates (pitted) equals approximately 9 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of medjool dates (pitted)?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of medjool dates (pitted) (178g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 11.1g.