Flour Tablespoons to Grams Converter
Convert all-purpose, bread, cake, whole wheat, and almond flour between tablespoons and grams using verified USDA reference weights. 1 US tablespoon of AP flour = 7.8 grams.
Calculation Details & Source
1 tbsp × 14.7868 ml × 0.5283 g/ml = 7.8 g
USDA SR Legacy lists 1 cup unsifted all-purpose flour at 125g (7.81g per US tbsp). King Arthur spooned standard is 120g/cup.
How Many Grams is 1 Tablespoon of Flour?
One level US tablespoon (14.79 mL) of all-purpose flour, measured using the spoon-and-level method, weighs 7.8 grams. This comes from the USDA standard reference of 125 grams per US cup (16 tablespoons).
Flour is one of the trickiest ingredients to measure by volume because its density changes dramatically based on how you scoop it:
- Spooned and leveled (standard): 125g per cup → 7.8g per tbsp — the USDA and King Arthur recommended method.
- Scooped / dip-and-sweep: 140–160g per cup → 8.8–10g per tbsp — packs flour tightly.
- Sifted: ~100g per cup → 6.25g per tbsp — introduces air.
Flour Weight Per Tablespoon (All Types)
Different flours have different densities. Here is the weight of 1 US tablespoon for each flour type:
| Flour Type | 1 US Tbsp | 1 Cup | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose | 7.8 g | 125 g | spooned & leveled |
| Bread | 8 g | 128 g | spooned & leveled |
| Cake | 7.1 g | 114 g | unsifted |
| Whole Wheat | 7.5 g | 120 g | spooned & leveled |
| Almond | 6 g | 96 g | stirred & leveled |
Flour Tablespoons to Grams Table (AP, Bread, Cake, Whole Wheat)
Full lookup table for converting 1 through 16 US tablespoons of flour to grams, across four common types.
| Tbsp | All-Purpose (g) | Bread (g) | Cake (g) | Whole Wheat (g) | Cup Equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 7.8 g | 8 g | 7.1 g | 7.5 g | — |
| 2 tbsp | 15.6 g | 16 g | 14.3 g | 15 g | — |
| 3 tbsp | 23.4 g | 24 g | 21.4 g | 22.5 g | — |
| 4 tbsp | 31.3 g | 32 g | 28.5 g | 30 g | ¼ cup |
| 5 tbsp | 39.1 g | 40 g | 35.6 g | 37.5 g | — |
| 6 tbsp | 46.9 g | 48 g | 42.8 g | 45 g | — |
| 8 tbsp | 62.5 g | 64 g | 57 g | 60 g | ½ cup |
| 10 tbsp | 78.1 g | 80 g | 71.3 g | 75 g | — |
| 12 tbsp | 93.8 g | 96 g | 85.5 g | 90 g | ¾ cup |
| 16 tbsp | 125 g | 128 g | 114 g | 120 g | 1 cup |
Grams of Flour to Tablespoons (Reverse Chart — All-Purpose)
Convert metric recipe flour amounts back to tablespoons. Based on all-purpose flour at 7.8g per US tablespoon.
| Grams | US Tablespoons | Cup Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1.3 tbsp | — |
| 25 g | 3.2 tbsp | — |
| 30 g | 3.8 tbsp | — |
| 50 g | 6.4 tbsp | — |
| 75 g | 9.6 tbsp | — |
| 100 g | 12.8 tbsp | — |
| 125 g | 16 tbsp | 1 cup |
| 150 g | 19.2 tbsp | — |
| 200 g | 25.6 tbsp | — |
| 250 g | 32 tbsp | 2 cups |
| 500 g | 64 tbsp | 4 cups |
Direct Answer Conversion Guides
How Many Grams is 1 Tablespoon of Flour?
Direct Answer: 1 US tablespoon of all-purpose flour weighs 7.8 grams (spooned and leveled). Bread flour: 8.0g. Cake flour: 7.1g. Whole wheat flour: 7.5g. Almond flour: 6.0g.
In metric tablespoons (15 mL), 1 tbsp of AP flour weighs 7.9g.
How Many Grams is 2 Tablespoons of Flour?
Direct Answer: 2 US tablespoons of all-purpose flour weigh 15.6 grams. Bread flour = 16.0g. Cake flour = 14.2g.
How Many Tablespoons in a Cup of Flour?
Direct Answer: There are exactly 16 US tablespoons in 1 US cup of flour. For all-purpose flour, 1 cup (16 tbsp) = 125 grams. For bread flour, 1 cup = 128g. For cake flour, 1 cup = 114g.
This is a fixed volumetric relationship. 1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons = 236.59 mL, regardless of ingredient.
How Many Tablespoons is 100g of Flour?
Direct Answer: 100 grams of all-purpose flour equals 12.8 US tablespoons (approximately ⅘ of a cup). 125g = exactly 16 tbsp (1 cup). 250g = 32 tbsp (2 cups).
Flour Measurement Tips for Accurate Baking
- Spoon and level: Fluff the flour in the bag with a fork, spoon it into your measuring spoon, and level it off with a straight edge. This is the USDA standard method (125g per cup).
- Never scoop from the bag: Dipping a spoon directly into the flour bag compacts it by 12–28%, adding too much flour and making baked goods dense and dry.
- Weight is always more accurate: A $10 kitchen scale removes all measurement variability. Professional bakers always weigh flour in grams.
- Sifted vs. unsifted: "1 cup sifted flour" (sift first, then measure) = ~100g. "1 cup flour, sifted" (measure first, then sift) = 125g. The comma changes everything.
- Humidity matters: Flour absorbs moisture from the air, slightly increasing its weight per volume in humid climates. This is another reason weight measurements are more reliable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of flour?
1 US tablespoon of all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) weighs 7.8 grams. Bread flour weighs 8.0g, cake flour 7.1g, whole wheat 7.5g, and almond flour 6.0g per tablespoon.
How many tablespoons of flour in a cup?
There are exactly 16 US tablespoons in 1 US cup. This is a fixed volumetric relationship regardless of the flour type. 1 cup AP flour = 16 tbsp = 125g.
How many grams in a tablespoon of all-purpose flour?
One US tablespoon of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 7.8 grams (spooned and leveled). Scooping directly from the bag may yield 9–10g due to compaction.
Why is flour lighter than sugar per tablespoon?
Flour (7.8g/tbsp) is lighter than sugar (12.5g/tbsp) because flour particles are irregularly shaped starch granules that trap air, while sugar crystals are denser and pack more tightly.
Does sifting flour change the weight per tablespoon?
Yes. Sifted AP flour weighs about 6.25g per tablespoon (100g per cup) compared to 7.8g unsifted (125g per cup). Sifting introduces air, reducing density by about 20%.
What is the difference between spooned and scooped flour?
Spooned flour (aerating with a spoon, then leveling) yields the standard 125g/cup (7.8g/tbsp). Scooped flour (dipping into the bag) compacts to 140–160g/cup (8.8–10g/tbsp).