Table Salt: Tablespoons to Grams
Enter an amount to convert table salt from tablespoons to grams. One tablespoon of table salt is about 17.1 grams.
5 tbsp of table salt = 85.3 grams
Table Salt Tablespoons to Grams chart
Common amounts, rounded for the kitchen.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.5 tbsp | 8.53 grams |
| 1 tablespoon | 17.1 grams |
| 2 tbsp | 34.1 grams |
| 3 tbsp | 51.2 grams |
| 4 tbsp | 68.3 grams |
| 5 tbsp | 85.3 grams |
| 6 tbsp | 102 grams |
| 8 tbsp | 137 grams |
| 10 tbsp | 171 grams |
| 12 tbsp | 205 grams |
| 16 tbsp | 273 grams |
Frequently asked questions
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of table salt?
- 1 tablespoon of table salt is about 17.1 grams, based on a density of 273 grams per cup.
- Why isn't this the same for every ingredient?
- Because volume and weight only line up through density. Table Salt weighs 273 g per cup, so its conversion differs from flour, sugar, or water.