Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Unsalted Butter
Convert tablespoons of unsalted butter to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of unsalted 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 unsalted butter in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Unsalted 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: Butter is nearly as dense as water when melted (0.946 g/ml). 1 cup solid butter = 227g = 2 sticks US. Softened butter and solid butter weigh the same per cup — measuring by weight is most reliable. Melted butter = slightly less by volume.
About Unsalted Butter Density
The density of unsalted butter determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 0.946g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of unsalted butter weighs 227g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For unsalted 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 unsalted butter?
1 tablespoon of unsalted butter weighs approximately 14.2 grams (227g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter?
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter weighs approximately 28.4 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of unsalted butter?
100g of unsalted butter equals approximately 7 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of unsalted butter?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of unsalted butter (227g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 14.2g.