How many grams is 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil?

1 tablespoon of vegetable oil weighs about 13.8 g.

Is the tablespoon-to-gram value the same for every brand?

It is close, but density varies slightly with brand, humidity and how tightly you pack it. Weigh on a scale when accuracy matters.

Tablespoons of vegetable oil to grams

Answer

1 tablespoon of vegetable oil = 13.8 g

Convert any amount

Amount tablespoon = – gram

Conversion table

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tablespoon	13.8 g
2 tablespoons	27.6 g
3 tablespoons	41.4 g
4 tablespoons	55.2 g
5 tablespoons	69 g
6 tablespoons	82.8 g
8 tablespoons	110 g
10 tablespoons	138 g

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How to measure

Cooking oils are lighter than water, so a cup of oil weighs a little less than a cup of milk. The value is similar across most vegetable oils.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil?: 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil weighs about 13.8 g.
Is the tablespoon-to-gram value the same for every brand?: It is close, but density varies slightly with brand, humidity and how tightly you pack it. Weigh on a scale when accuracy matters.

Related conversions

Values are approximate — ingredient density varies with brand, humidity and how you measure. For baking, weighing on a scale is always the most reliable method.