Table Salt: Tablespoons to Grams
1 tablespoon of table salt = 18 grams (based on 292 g per US cup).
Result
18 g
1 tablespoons of table salt · based on 292 g per cup
| tablespoons | grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 18 g |
| 2 tbsp | 37 g |
| 3 tbsp | 55 g |
| 4 tbsp | 73 g |
| 5 tbsp | 91 g |
| 6 tbsp | 110 g |
| 8 tbsp | 146 g |
| 10 tbsp | 183 g |
| 12 tbsp | 219 g |
| 16 tbsp | 292 g |
FAQ
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of table salt?
1 tablespoon of table salt is about 18 grams, based on a standard weight of 292 grams per US cup.
Why do gram weights for table salt vary between recipes?
Volume measurements depend on how the ingredient is packed. Spooned-and-leveled table salt weighs less than scooped. Our values use standard baking averages, so brands and techniques may differ by a few percent.
Is it better to measure table salt by weight or volume?
Weight. A kitchen scale removes packing errors entirely, which is why professional recipes list grams. Use this table to convert older volume-based recipes.
Common table salt amounts, tablespoons to grams
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