Complete weight chart for 60+ common cooking ingredients — US measurements

A tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of flour look identical in volume — but they weigh completely different amounts. Honey is nearly 3× heavier than flour per spoon. This difference directly affects baking results, nutritional tracking, and recipe scaling.

Use this chart to instantly convert teaspoon and tablespoon measurements to ounces (oz) and grams (g) for the most common pantry ingredients.

US Spoon Measurements — Quick Reference

1 teaspoon
⅓ tbsp
≈ 5 mL
1 tablespoon
3 tsp
≈ 15 mL
2 tablespoons
1 fl. oz
= ⅛ cup / ≈ 30 mL
16 tablespoons
1 cup
≈ 240 mL

Weight Per Spoon — Complete Ingredient Chart

All values are for level spoons at room temperature (68°F / 20°C).

Ingredient 1 tsp (oz) 1 tsp (g) 1 tbsp (oz) 1 tbsp (g) 1 cup
🧁 Baking & Dry Ingredients
All-purpose flour 0.09 oz 2.6 g 0.28 oz 7.8 g 4.4 oz / 125 g
Bread flour 0.10 oz 2.8 g 0.30 oz 8.5 g 4.8 oz / 136 g
Whole wheat flour 0.10 oz 2.9 g 0.31 oz 8.6 g 4.8 oz / 136 g
Cornstarch 0.09 oz 2.5 g 0.28 oz 7.5 g 4.4 oz / 125 g
Baking soda 0.17 oz 4.8 g 0.51 oz 14.4 g —
Baking powder 0.14 oz 4.0 g 0.42 oz 12.0 g —
Cream of tartar 0.11 oz 3.0 g 0.32 oz 9.0 g —
Cocoa powder 0.09 oz 2.5 g 0.26 oz 7.4 g 3.5 oz / 100 g
Powdered sugar 0.11 oz 3.0 g 0.32 oz 9.0 g 4.0 oz / 113 g
Granulated white sugar 0.15 oz 4.2 g 0.44 oz 12.5 g 7.1 oz / 200 g
Brown sugar (packed) 0.16 oz 4.6 g 0.49 oz 13.8 g 7.5 oz / 213 g
Active dry yeast 0.12 oz 3.5 g 0.35 oz 10.5 g —
Salt (table) 0.21 oz 6.0 g 0.63 oz 18.0 g —
Salt (kosher) 0.11 oz 3.2 g 0.33 oz 9.6 g —
Salt (sea, coarse) 0.14 oz 4.0 g 0.42 oz 12.0 g —
🥛 Dairy & Fats
Butter (softened) 0.17 oz 4.7 g 0.50 oz 14.2 g 8.0 oz / 227 g
Butter (melted) 0.18 oz 5.1 g 0.54 oz 14.2 g 8.0 oz / 227 g
Cream cheese 0.18 oz 5.0 g 0.53 oz 15.0 g 8.5 oz / 240 g
Sour cream 0.17 oz 4.8 g 0.51 oz 14.4 g 8.6 oz / 244 g
Heavy cream 0.17 oz 4.8 g 0.51 oz 14.4 g 8.4 oz / 238 g
Whole milk 0.17 oz 4.9 g 0.52 oz 15.2 g 8.6 oz / 244 g
Condensed milk 0.25 oz 7.0 g 0.74 oz 21.0 g —
🫒 Oils & Liquids
Vegetable oil 0.15 oz 4.5 g 0.45 oz 13.6 g 7.7 oz / 218 g
Olive oil 0.15 oz 4.5 g 0.45 oz 13.5 g 7.7 oz / 216 g
Coconut oil (liquid) 0.15 oz 4.4 g 0.46 oz 13.2 g 7.6 oz / 216 g
Honey 0.25 oz 7.1 g 0.74 oz 21.0 g 11.9 oz / 338 g
Maple syrup 0.23 oz 6.7 g 0.70 oz 20.0 g 11.0 oz / 312 g
Corn syrup 0.23 oz 6.9 g 0.69 oz 20.6 g 11.5 oz / 326 g
Molasses 0.25 oz 7.2 g 0.75 oz 21.6 g 12.3 oz / 348 g
Vinegar (white) 0.17 oz 4.9 g 0.51 oz 14.9 g 8.5 oz / 240 g
Soy sauce 0.19 oz 5.5 g 0.58 oz 16.4 g 9.3 oz / 264 g
Lemon juice 0.17 oz 4.9 g 0.51 oz 14.7 g 8.5 oz / 240 g
🌿 Spices & Herbs (ground)
Black pepper 0.09 oz 2.6 g 0.25 oz 7.0 g —
Cinnamon 0.09 oz 2.6 g 0.26 oz 7.5 g —
Paprika 0.09 oz 2.5 g 0.26 oz 7.4 g —
Cumin 0.09 oz 2.5 g 0.26 oz 7.5 g —
Turmeric 0.10 oz 3.0 g 0.31 oz 8.8 g —
Garlic powder 0.11 oz 3.1 g 0.32 oz 9.4 g —
Onion powder 0.10 oz 2.8 g 0.30 oz 8.5 g —
Chili powder 0.09 oz 2.5 g 0.26 oz 7.4 g —
Cayenne pepper 0.09 oz 2.4 g 0.25 oz 7.2 g —
Dried oregano 0.06 oz 1.8 g 0.19 oz 5.3 g —
Dried basil 0.05 oz 1.5 g 0.16 oz 4.5 g —
Dried thyme 0.07 oz 2.1 g 0.20 oz 6.2 g —
🥜 Nuts, Seeds & Cereals
Oats (rolled) 0.09 oz 2.5 g 0.26 oz 7.4 g 3.2 oz / 90 g
White rice (raw) 0.19 oz 5.3 g 0.56 oz 15.9 g 6.7 oz / 190 g
Chia seeds 0.15 oz 4.3 g 0.44 oz 12.5 g 5.8 oz / 165 g
Sesame seeds 0.14 oz 3.9 g 0.42 oz 11.7 g 5.3 oz / 150 g
Almond flour 0.08 oz 2.2 g 0.23 oz 6.5 g 3.4 oz / 96 g
Peanut butter 0.19 oz 5.5 g 0.58 oz 16.4 g 9.0 oz / 256 g
Almond butter 0.19 oz 5.5 g 0.58 oz 16.4 g 9.0 oz / 256 g

How to Measure Correctly

Getting accurate measurements from spoons requires consistent technique:

  • Always use a level spoon — scoop the ingredient, then sweep a straight edge across the top.
  • For brown sugar, pack it firmly into the spoon until it holds its shape when turned out.
  • For butter, use pre-marked sticks (1 stick = 8 tbsp = 4 oz / 113 g) or soften and pack into the spoon.
  • For sticky liquids like honey or molasses, lightly spray the spoon with cooking oil first — the liquid slides right off.
  • Powdered sugar should be sifted before measuring to avoid compacted air pockets.

When to Use Weight vs. Volume

Weight (oz/g) is more reliable for:

  • Baking — flour, sugar, and butter measured by weight produce far more consistent results.
  • Recipe scaling — multiply or divide by any factor without rounding errors.
  • Calorie counting — nutrition labels are based on weight, not volume.

Volume (tsp/tbsp) is fine for:

  • Small amounts of spices, baking powder, and salt where slight variation doesn’t matter.
  • Liquids in savory cooking where precision is less critical.

FAQ

How many grams is a tablespoon of butter?

One level tablespoon of softened butter weighs approximately 14.2 grams (0.50 oz). Pre-wrapped butter sticks have markings: each line equals 1 tablespoon, and each full stick is 8 tablespoons (113 g / 4 oz).

A level teaspoon of table salt weighs about 0.21 oz (6 g). Kosher salt is lighter — roughly 0.11 oz (3.2 g) per teaspoon — because the larger crystals leave more air gaps. Always check your specific brand when precision matters.

Yes — in the US measurement system, 1 tablespoon = exactly 3 teaspoons ≈ 15 mL. This holds true regardless of the ingredient. However, weight will vary: a tablespoon of oil weighs less than a tablespoon of honey even though the volume is identical.

Flour has a much lower density than granulated sugar. Flour particles trap a lot of air, while sugar crystals pack together more tightly. This is why a cup of sifted flour may weigh 30–40% less than a cup of unsifted, packed flour. Weight measurements eliminate this inconsistency entirely.

All values represent level measurements at room temperature (68°F / 20°C). Actual weight may vary slightly based on brand, humidity, and measurement technique. For professional baking, always use a calibrated kitchen scale.