Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Water
Convert tablespoons of water to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of water = 15g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (240g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for water in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Water Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 15g |
| 2 tbsp | 30g |
| 3 tbsp | 45g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 60g |
| 5 tbsp | 75g |
| 6 tbsp | 90g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 120g |
| 10 tbsp | 150g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 180g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 240g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: Water is the reference point for all density measurements. 1 cup (240ml) = 240g exactly. All liquid measurements in recipes assume water-like density unless specified. Use water as baseline for density calculations.
About Water Density
The density of water determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 1g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of water weighs 240g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For water, this equals 15g 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 water?
1 tablespoon of water weighs approximately 15 grams (240g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of water?
2 tablespoons of water weighs approximately 30 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of water?
100g of water equals approximately 6.7 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of water?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of water (240g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 15g.