Convert Grams of Salt to Tablespoons
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How to Convert Grams to Tablespoons
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Professional chefs, bakers, and even home cooks will eventually need to know how to convert salt from grams to tablespoons for any variety of recipes.
To convert a measurement in grams to a measurement in tablespoons, multiply the amount of salt by the following conversion ratio: 0.058582 tablespoons/gram.
Since one gram of salt is equal to 0.058582 tablespoons, you can use this simple formula to convert:
tablespoons = grams × 0.058582
The amount of salt in tablespoons is equal to the amount of salt in grams multiplied by 0.058582.
Grams and tablespoons are both units used to measure the amount of salt. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Is a Gram?
One gram of salt is equal to about 0.176 teaspoons of salt. However, the weight of salt depends on its crystal size and density.
Professional chefs and bakers should always check the packaging for the density of salt they're using, as it can alter the outcome of a recipe.
Salt is a combination of sodium and chloride, and one gram contains about 388mg of sodium. The American Heart Association recommends a daily sodium intake of less than 2,300mg, or 2.3 grams at a maximum, and ideally less than 1,500mg or 1.5 grams.[1]
The gram, or gramme, is an SI unit of weight in the metric system. Grams can be abbreviated as g; for example, 1 gram can be written as 1 g.
Learn more about grams.
What Is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon of salt is equal to 3 teaspoons of salt or 1/16 of a cup.
The tablespoon is a US customary unit of volume. Tablespoons can be abbreviated as tbsp, and are also sometimes abbreviated as T, Tbls, or Tb. For example, 1 tablespoon can be written as 1 tbsp, 1 T, 1 Tbls, or 1 Tb.
Learn more about tablespoons.
Gram to Tablespoon Conversion Table
| Grams | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.058582 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.117165 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.175747 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.234329 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.292912 tbsp |
| 6 g | 0.351494 tbsp |
| 7 g | 0.410076 tbsp |
| 8 g | 0.468658 tbsp |
| 9 g | 0.527241 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.585823 tbsp |
| 11 g | 0.644405 tbsp |
| 12 g | 0.702988 tbsp |
| 13 g | 0.76157 tbsp |
| 14 g | 0.820152 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.878735 tbsp |
| 16 g | 0.937317 tbsp |
| 17 g | 0.995899 tbsp |
| 18 g | 1.0545 tbsp |
| 19 g | 1.1131 tbsp |
| 20 g | 1.1716 tbsp |
| 21 g | 1.2302 tbsp |
| 22 g | 1.2888 tbsp |
| 23 g | 1.3474 tbsp |
| 24 g | 1.406 tbsp |
| 25 g | 1.4646 tbsp |
| 26 g | 1.5231 tbsp |
| 27 g | 1.5817 tbsp |
| 28 g | 1.6403 tbsp |
| 29 g | 1.6989 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.7575 tbsp |
| 31 g | 1.8161 tbsp |
| 32 g | 1.8746 tbsp |
| 33 g | 1.9332 tbsp |
| 34 g | 1.9918 tbsp |
| 35 g | 2.0504 tbsp |
| 36 g | 2.109 tbsp |
| 37 g | 2.1675 tbsp |
| 38 g | 2.2261 tbsp |
| 39 g | 2.2847 tbsp |
| 40 g | 2.3433 tbsp |
References
- American Heart Association, How much sodium should I eat per day?, https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sodium/how-much-sodium-should-i-eat-per-day