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How many grams is 1 tablespoon of table salt?
Answer
18 g
1 tablespoon of table salt is about 18 grams, or 0.64 ounces. That works out from USDA's figure of roughly 292 g for a full US cup (236.6 mL).
This is fine table salt. Kosher and flaky salts have bigger crystals and weigh much less per spoon, so do not swap them one for one.
Table salt: cups and spoons to grams
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ teaspoon | 1.5 g | 0.05 oz |
| ½ teaspoon | 3 g | 0.11 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 6.1 g | 0.21 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 18 g | 0.64 oz |
Source: USDA FoodData Central #173468, Salt, table. USDA lists 1 cup = 292 g. Weights are approximate.
Measuring tip
Small amounts like these are hard to read on a regular kitchen scale. A pocket scale that reads to 0.1 g helps, or just use level measuring spoons.