Grams to Tablespoons Sugar Conversion – Granulated Sugar Calculator
Quickly convert grams of granulated sugar to tablespoons and back again using the simple rule of thumb: 1 tablespoon ≈12 grams. Use the calculator, reference table, and tips below for accurate results.
Granulated Sugar Calculator
Formula: tablespoons = grams ÷ 12 (approx.).
What Are Grams and Tablespoons?
A gram (g) is a unit of mass in the metric system (1 g ≈0.03527 oz). A tablespoon (tbsp) is a unit of volume equal to 3 teaspoons, or about 14.7868 milliliters. Mass and volume measure different things, so you need the ingredient’s density to convert between them.1
Granulated Sugar Density and Formula
Nutrition labels commonly equate 4 grams of sugar ≈1 teaspoon. Since a tablespoon is 3 teaspoons, that gives ~12 grams per tablespoon of granulated sugar. For most home cooking, you can use:
tablespoons = grams ÷ 12
grams = tablespoons Ã 12
More precisely, tablespoons = grams ÷ 14.7868 Ã density (g/mL). For granulated sugar, density is often approximated around ~0.8 g/mL, which simplifies to the convenient grams ÷ 12 rule of thumb.2
Note: Results are approximate. Packing, humidity, and brand can slightly change volume measurements.
Granulated Sugar Conversion Table
This table lists common gram amounts with their approximate tablespoon equivalents for granulated sugar.
| Grams (g) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
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Assumes 1 tbsp ≈12 g for granulated sugar. Real-world results vary based on packing and humidity.
Tips for Accurate Measuring
- Weighing is best: A kitchen scale gives the most reliable sugar measurements.2
- Fluff, scoop, level: Loosen sugar, scoop with a tablespoon, then level the top for consistency.
- Mind humidity: Moisture and storage can change how densely sugar packs into spoons.
- Know your sugar: Granulated sugar packs differently than powdered or brown sugar.
FAQs
How many tablespoons is 50 g of sugar?
About 4.17 tbsp (50 ÷ 12). Use the calculator for exact rounding.
How many grams is 3 tablespoons of sugar?
About 36 g (3 Ã 12).
Is this the same for powdered or brown sugar?
No. Powdered and brown sugar have different densities and pack differently, so tablespoons per gram differ.
How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of sugar?
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. If nutrition labels say ~4 g per teaspoon, that’s ~12 g per tablespoon.
How many calories are in a tablespoon of sugar?
About 48 calories (sugar is ~4 calories per gram Ã ~12 g per tbsp).3
Sources
- Tablespoon ≈14.7868 mL; density needed to convert mass to volume.2
- Measurement accuracy and density guidance; tablespoons derived from grams and density.
- Calorie reference: sugar ~4 calories per gram.
To keep this page fast and focused, external links are omitted. Values reflect commonly cited references in food measurement guides and nutrition labeling.