Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Peanut Butter
Convert tablespoons of peanut butter to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of peanut butter = 16.1g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (258g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for peanut butter in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Peanut Butter Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 16.1g |
| 2 tbsp | 32.3g |
| 3 tbsp | 48.4g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 64.5g |
| 5 tbsp | 80.6g |
| 6 tbsp | 96.8g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 129g |
| 10 tbsp | 161.3g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 193.5g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 258g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: Peanut butter density depends heavily on style. Creamy/smooth: 1 cup = 258g. Natural peanut butter (oil separated): similar weight but harder to measure consistently. Crunchy adds variability. 2 tablespoons peanut butter = ~32g.
About Peanut Butter Density
The density of peanut butter determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 1.075g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of peanut butter weighs 258g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For peanut butter, this equals 16.1g 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 peanut butter?
1 tablespoon of peanut butter weighs approximately 16.1 grams (258g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of peanut butter?
2 tablespoons of peanut butter weighs approximately 32.2 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of peanut butter?
100g of peanut butter equals approximately 6.2 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of peanut butter?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of peanut butter (258g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 16.1g.