Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Salted Butter
Convert tablespoons of salted butter to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of salted butter = 14.2g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (227g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for salted butter in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Salted Butter Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.2g |
| 2 tbsp | 28.4g |
| 3 tbsp | 42.6g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 56.8g |
| 5 tbsp | 70.9g |
| 6 tbsp | 85.1g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 113.5g |
| 10 tbsp | 141.9g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 170.3g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 227g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: Salted butter weighs virtually the same as unsalted — the salt content is minimal. 1 cup = 227g. Use unsalted for baking when precise salt control matters. Salted butter keeps longer in the refrigerator.
About Salted Butter Density
The density of salted butter determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 0.946g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of salted butter weighs 227g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For salted butter, this equals 14.2g 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 salted butter?
1 tablespoon of salted butter weighs approximately 14.2 grams (227g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of salted butter?
2 tablespoons of salted butter weighs approximately 28.4 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of salted butter?
100g of salted butter equals approximately 7 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of salted butter?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of salted butter (227g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 14.2g.