Tablespoons to Grams All-Purpose Flour Cooking Size Chart
This chart converts all-purpose flour between tablespoons and grams, covering 10 measurements from tablespoons 2 up to tablespoons 48. Because all-purpose flour has a specific density that differs from other ingredients, these conversions apply only to all-purpose flour — do not use them for other ingredients.
In baking and cooking, precision matters. A recipe calling for tablespoons 2 of all-purpose flour needs exactly grams 16 — using a conversion for a different ingredient could throw off the balance of your recipe. Our chart accounts for the actual weight-to-volume ratio of all-purpose flour.
Two of the most common conversions on this page: tablespoons 5 of all-purpose flour is grams 42, and tablespoons 24 is grams 188.
Quick Converter
How to Measure Your Ingredients Size
For the best accuracy, weigh ingredients on a digital scale: set your bowl on the scale, press tare to zero it, and add until you hit the target weight. If you only have cups, spoon dry ingredients in loosely and sweep the top level with a knife rather than scooping, which compacts the ingredient and can add a fifth more than the recipe intended. Read liquids at eye level in a spouted jug on a flat surface.
Tips for Converting All-Purpose Flour Cooking Sizes
Humidity, packing density, and grain size all affect how much of a dry ingredient fits in a cup. Two people measuring '1 cup of flour' can end up with weights differing by 30 grams.
When a recipe gives both weight and volume, always prefer the weight measurement — it is what the recipe developer used.
Weight-based measurements (grams, ounces) are more accurate than volume measurements (cups, tablespoons) for baking. Professional bakers almost always weigh ingredients.
Quick Reference
Quick reference: tablespoons 2 of all-purpose flour = grams 16, tablespoons 12 = grams 94, and tablespoons 48 = grams 375. For the complete 10-row conversion table, see the chart above.
This all-purpose flour data is also available in Cups, Ounces sizing. Use the converter tool above to switch between any pair of systems instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I convert all-purpose flour from tablespoons to grams?
- Use our all-purpose flour conversion chart above. For example, tablespoons 12 of all-purpose flour equals grams 94. The chart covers 10 measurements so you can find the exact conversion you need.
- Does all-purpose flour weigh the same as other ingredients per cup?
- No. Each ingredient has a different density, so 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs a different amount than 1 cup of flour, sugar, or any other ingredient. That is why ingredient-specific conversion charts like this one exist — using a generic converter will give inaccurate results.
- Should I measure all-purpose flour by weight or volume?
- Weight (grams or ounces) is more accurate for baking because volume measurements like cups can vary by up to 20% depending on how the ingredient is scooped and packed. If your recipe gives both, always prefer the weight measurement. A digital kitchen scale is the most reliable tool.
- What is the smallest all-purpose flour conversion in this chart?
- The smallest measurement in our chart is tablespoons 2 of all-purpose flour, which equals grams 16.
- What is the largest all-purpose flour conversion available?
- The largest measurement covered is tablespoons 48 of all-purpose flour, which converts to grams 375. If you need a larger quantity, multiply the appropriate row from our chart.
- How do I measure all-purpose flour accurately for baking?
- For cups, use the spoon-and-level method: spoon all-purpose flour into the measuring cup, then sweep a straight edge across the top to level it off. Never scoop directly from the container — this packs the ingredient and gives you more than the recipe intended. For grams or ounces, use a digital scale set to zero (tared) with your bowl on it.
- Can I use this chart for all-purpose flour in savoury recipes too?
- Yes. The weight-to-volume ratio of all-purpose flour is the same regardless of whether you are baking or cooking a savoury dish. These conversions apply to any recipe that calls for all-purpose flour.