Kilograms of Sugar to Tablespoons Conversion (kg to tbsp)

Enter the amount of sugar in kilograms below to get the value converted to tablespoons.

How to Convert Kilograms of Sugar to Tablespoons

To convert a kilogram measurement to a tablespoon measurement, multiply the sugar by the conversion ratio.

Since one kilogram of sugar is equal to 80 tablespoons, you can use this simple formula to convert:

tablespoons = kilograms × 80

The sugar in tablespoons is equal to the kilograms multiplied by 80.

For example, here's how to convert 5 kilograms to tablespoons using the formula above.

5 kg = (5 × 80) = 400 tbsp

How Many Tablespoons Are in a Kilogram of Sugar?

There are 80 tablespoons in a kilogram of sugar, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 kg = 80 tbsp

While experts usually suggest measuring dry ingredients by weight since it's more accurate,^[1] some recipes call for ingredients by volume and many of us don't have a scale when we need one. Because the density of different types of sugar vary, it may not be obvious how to convert between a weight and volume measurements.

This table shows the approximate volume measurement for various weights of sugar, by type to help with the conversion.

Sugar Weight to Volume Conversion Table

Kilogram measurements and equivalent tablespoons measurements for various types of sugar.
Kilograms	Tablespoons (Granulated)	Tablespoons (Brown)	Tablespoons (Powdered)	Tablespoons (Raw)
0.25 kg	20 tbsp	20 tbsp	32 tbsp	16 tbsp
0.5 kg	40 tbsp	40 tbsp	64 tbsp	32 tbsp
0.75 kg	60 tbsp	60 tbsp	96 tbsp	48 tbsp
1 kg	80 tbsp	80 tbsp	128 tbsp	64 tbsp
1.25 kg	100 tbsp	100 tbsp	160 tbsp	80 tbsp
1.5 kg	120 tbsp	120 tbsp	192 tbsp	96 tbsp
1.75 kg	140 tbsp	140 tbsp	224 tbsp	112 tbsp
2 kg	160 tbsp	160 tbsp	256 tbsp	128 tbsp
2.25 kg	180 tbsp	180 tbsp	288 tbsp	144 tbsp
2.5 kg	200 tbsp	200 tbsp	320 tbsp	160 tbsp
2.75 kg	220 tbsp	220 tbsp	352 tbsp	176 tbsp
3 kg	240 tbsp	240 tbsp	384 tbsp	192 tbsp
3.25 kg	260 tbsp	260 tbsp	416 tbsp	208 tbsp
3.5 kg	280 tbsp	280 tbsp	448 tbsp	224 tbsp
3.75 kg	300 tbsp	300 tbsp	480 tbsp	240 tbsp
4 kg	320 tbsp	320 tbsp	512 tbsp	256 tbsp
4.25 kg	340 tbsp	340 tbsp	544 tbsp	272 tbsp
4.5 kg	360 tbsp	360 tbsp	576 tbsp	288 tbsp
4.75 kg	380 tbsp	380 tbsp	608 tbsp	304 tbsp
5 kg	400 tbsp	400 tbsp	640 tbsp	320 tbsp

Should I Measure Sugar by Weight or Volume?

Many experts are adamant that dry ingredients like sugar should be measured by weight instead of volume, especially when used for baking.

The reason is that the density of different sugars vary slightly, so volume measurements will likely yield an incorrect amount of ingredient. Additionally, when using a cup or tablespoon, the amount that the sugar is compressed and above or under the measurement line will alter the actual amount.

This is why most experts suggest using a food scale to measure sugar when cooking, rather than a cup, tablespoon, or other volume measuring devices.

Kilograms and tablespoons are both units used to measure sugar. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What is a Kilogram?

One kilogram of sugar is equal to 1,000 grams, and there are 2.20462 pounds in one kilogram. A kilogram is a measure of sugar weight.

The kilogram, or kilogramme, is the SI base unit for weight and is also a multiple of the gram. In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for thousands, or 10³. Kilograms can be abbreviated as kg; for example, 1 kilogram can be written as 1 kg.

Learn more about kilograms.

What is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon of sugar is equal to 3 teaspoons or 1/16 of a cup. A tablespoon is a measure of sugar volume.

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.

Convert Kilograms of Sugar to Tablespoons