Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Vegetable Oil
Convert tablespoons of vegetable oil to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil = 13.6g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (218g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for vegetable oil in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Vegetable Oil Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 13.6g |
| 2 tbsp | 27.3g |
| 3 tbsp | 40.9g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 54.5g |
| 5 tbsp | 68.1g |
| 6 tbsp | 81.8g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 109g |
| 10 tbsp | 136.3g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 163.5g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 218g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: Vegetable oil (canola, soybean blend) is lighter than water — all fats are. 1 cup = 218g. Oil is always liquid at room temperature. For baking, oils add moisture differently than butter (no steam = denser crumb).
About Vegetable Oil Density
The density of vegetable oil determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 0.908g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of vegetable oil weighs 218g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For vegetable oil, this equals 13.6g 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 vegetable oil?
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil weighs approximately 13.6 grams (218g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil?
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil weighs approximately 27.2 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of vegetable oil?
100g of vegetable oil equals approximately 7.3 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of vegetable oil?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of vegetable oil (218g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 13.6g.