Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Olive Oil
Convert tablespoons of olive oil to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of olive oil = 13.5g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (216g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for olive oil in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Olive Oil Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 13.5g |
| 2 tbsp | 27g |
| 3 tbsp | 40.5g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 54g |
| 5 tbsp | 67.5g |
| 6 tbsp | 81g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 108g |
| 10 tbsp | 135g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 162g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 216g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: Olive oil is slightly lighter than vegetable oil. 1 cup = 216g. Extra virgin, virgin, and pure olive oil have the same density. Solidifies in the refrigerator — return to room temperature before measuring.
About Olive Oil Density
The density of olive oil determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 0.9g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of olive oil weighs 216g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For olive oil, this equals 13.5g 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 olive oil?
1 tablespoon of olive oil weighs approximately 13.5 grams (216g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of olive oil?
2 tablespoons of olive oil weighs approximately 27 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of olive oil?
100g of olive oil equals approximately 7.4 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of olive oil?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of olive oil (216g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 13.5g.