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30 Grams To Tablespoons Converter (Flour, Sugar, Butter & More)

Modified: Nov 5, 2022 · Published: Nov 2, 2022 by Irina Totterman · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Quick Summary: 30 grams equals about 3.8 tablespoons of flour, 2.5 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2.1 tablespoons of butter, and 1.4 tablespoons of honey. Because a tablespoon measures volume, the exact count shifts with each ingredient's density.

Use the 30 grams to tablespoons converter near the top of this post, or see the conversion chart below for the most common cooking ingredients.

30 grams to tablespoons conversion chart.
Jump to:
  • 30 grams to tablespoons converter (calculator)
  • How to convert 30 grams to tablespoons (30 grams to tbsp)
  • 30 grams flour to tablespoons
  • 30 grams sugar to tablespoons
  • Sweeteners
  • Fats
  • Liquids
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Leaveners and small measure ingredients
  • Other ingredients
  • How to convert 30 grams to other units
  • More baking conversions
  • When should you convert 30 grams to tablespoons?
  • What is a gram?
  • What is a tablespoon?
  • FAQ
  • Conclusion
  • Comments

30 grams to tablespoons converter (calculator)

Use the converter, or calculator, below to convert 30 grams, or any weight, into tablespoons. Enter the number of grams, pick your ingredient, and it shows the amount in tablespoons and teaspoons.

How to convert 30 grams to tablespoons (30 grams to tbsp)

It is well known that a gram is a unit of weight, and a tablespoon is a unit of volume.

So conversions between weight units (and volume units) are straightforward.

But what if you need to convert between weight and volume? Is that easy?

These types of conversions are more complicated since there is no exact conversion factor.

Grams to tablespoons conversions vary for different ingredients since it depends on the density of the ingredient.

It becomes evident that 30 grams of sugar isn't equal to 30 grams of breadcrumbs if measured in tablespoons.

Since the densities of sugar and bread crumbs are different, the number of tablespoons of these ingredients won't be the same.

Do you know that a few tablespoon sizes (volume measurements) are used in different countries? Here is the tablespoons value:

Tablespoon typeVolume
US tablespoon14.7868 ml (0.5 US fl oz)
Metric tablespoon15 ml (0.5 US fl oz)
Imperial tablespoon (UK)17.7582 ml (0.600475 US fl oz)
Australian tablespoon20 ml (0.67628 US fl oz)

Please note that tablespoons are abbreviated as T, TB, tbsp, tbl, or tbs, and grams - g or gm.

Ingredient (30 g)Tablespoons
All-purpose flour3.8 tbsp
Granulated sugar2.5 tbsp
Brown sugar2.4 tbsp
Powdered sugar3.8 tbsp
Butter2.1 tbsp
Water2 tbsp
Whole milk2 tbsp
Honey1.4 tbsp

30 grams flour to tablespoons

How many tablespoons is 30 grams of flour? Or how many tablespoons of flour are 30 grams? 30g of flour equals 3.8 tablespoons.

Here is a conversion table for other types of flour.

Ingredient30 grams (g)
All-purpose flour3.8 tbsp
00 flour3.8 tbsp
Almond flour5 tbsp
Bread flour3.8 tbsp
Buckwheat flour4 tbsp
Cake flour4.8 tbsp
Chestnut flour5.3 tbsp
Coconut flour4.3 tbsp
Cornflour3.2 tbsp
Gluten-free flour3.9 tbsp
Pastry flour4.4 tbsp
Rye flour4.7 tbsp
Self-rising flour3.8 tbsp
Semolina flour2.9 tbsp
Tapioca flour3.9 tbsp
Whole wheat flour3.7 tbsp

30 grams sugar to tablespoons

How many tablespoons is 30 grams of sugar? Or how much is 30 grams of sugar in tablespoons?

30 grams of granulated sugar equals almost 2.5 tablespoons. 30 grams of caster sugar equals 2.1 tablespoons.

How much sugar is 30 grams? 30 grams of granulated sugar equals almost 2.5 tablespoons or 7.2 teaspoons.

Here is a chart to convert 30 g of other types of sugar into tablespoons.

Ingredient30 grams (g)
Brown sugar2.4 tbsp
Caster sugar2.1 tbsp
Confectioner’s sugar3.8 tbsp
Granulated sugar2.4 tbsp
Icing sugar3.8 tbsp
Powdered sugar3.8 tbsp

Sweeteners

How many tablespoons is 30 grams of golden syrup? 30 grams of golden syrup equals 1.4 tablespoons. Other sweeteners are listed in the table below.

Ingredient30 grams (g)
Golden syrup1.4 tbsp
Honey1.4 tbsp
Light corn syrup1.5 tbsp
Maple syrup1.5 tbsp
Molasses1.4 tbsp
Treacle syrup1.5 tbsp

Fats

How many tablespoons is 30 grams of butter? Or what is 30 grams of butter to tablespoons? 30 grams of butter equals 2.1 tablespoons.

One stick of butter equals 8 tablespoons. One tablespoon of butter is equal to 14.2 grams, so 30 grams of butter is a bit over 2 tablespoons.

How many tablespoons is 30 grams of lard? 30 grams of lard measures 2.3 tablespoons.

Search for other types of fats in the conversion chart below. 

Ingredient30 grams (g)
Butter2.1 tbsp
Coconut oil2.2 tbsp
Ghee2.2 tbsp
Grapeseed oil2.2 tbsp
Lard2.3 tbsp
Margarine2.2 tbsp
Sunflower oil2.2 tbsp
Peanut oil2.2 tbsp
Peanut butter, creamy2 tbsp
Vegetable oil2.1 tbsp
Vegetable shortening2.5 tbsp
Virgin olive oil2.2 tbsp

Liquids

How many tablespoons is 30 grams of water? Or how many tablespoons of water are 30 grams? 30 grams of water equals 2 tablespoons.

Other liquid ingredients are listed below.

Ingredient30 grams (g)
Buttermilk2 tbsp
Condensed milk, sweetened1.6 tbsp
Heavy cream2 tbsp
Water2 tbsp
Whipping cream2 tbsp
Whole milk2 tbsp

Nuts and seeds

How many tablespoons is 30 grams of chia seeds? 30 grams of chia seeds equal almost 3 tablespoons.

Find out the 30 grams to tablespoons conversion for other nuts and seeds below.

Ingredient30 grams (g)
Chia seeds2.9 tbsp
Coconut, shredded5.2 tbsp
Flax seeds, whole3.2 tbsp
Hazelnut meal4.2 tbsp
Pecans chopped4.4 tbsp
Poppy seeds3.4 tbsp
Walnuts chopped4.1 tbsp

Leaveners and small measure ingredients

How many tablespoons is 30 g of fresh yeast? 30 grams of fresh yeast equals 3.2 tablespoons.

How much is 30 grams of instant yeast? 30 grams of instant yeast measures 3.5 tablespoons.

How many tablespoons is 30 g of salt? 30 grams of table salt equals 1.8 tablespoons.

30 grams to tablespoons conversion for leavening agents and powders is listed below.

Ingredient30 grams (g)
Baking powder2.2 tbsp
Baking soda2.2 tbsp
Cocoa powder4.1 tbsp
Cream of tartar3 tbsp
Ground coffee3.8 tbsp
Gelatin, powdered3.5 tbsp
Pink salt1.8 tbsp
Table salt1.8 tbsp
Vanilla extract2.3 tbsp
Yeast, active dry3.5 tbsp
Yeast, Instant3.5 tbsp
Yeast, fresh3.2 tbsp

Other ingredients

How many tablespoons are 30 grams of powdered milk? 30 grams of powdered milk equals 3.8 tablespoons.

Here is a list of common ingredients:

Ingredient30 grams (g)
Bread crumbs, dried14.4 tbsp
Chocolate chips3 tbsp
Cream cheese2.1 tbsp
Parmesan cheese, grated6 tbsp
Powdered milk3.8 tbsp
Rolled Oats5.3 tbsp
Yogurt2 tbsp

How to convert 30 grams to other units

If you ever need to convert 30 grams to other measurement units, here is a helpful table:

Unit30 grams (g)
Microgram 30,000,000 mcg
Milligram 30,000 mg
Kilogram 0.03 kg
Pound0.066 lb
Ounce1.058 oz

More baking conversions

I created this handy guide as a part of the extensive baking conversion charts on the blog. In particular, it is devoted to a specific grams-to-tablespoons conversion - 30 g in tbsp.

Please, check out other grams and tablespoons measurement conversion charts:

  • Cups To Grams Conversions
  • Grams To Cups Conversions
  • How Many Grams In A Tablespoon?
  • How Many Grams In A Teaspoon?

If you ever need to convert from cups to grams, please use the cups to grams converter.

Looking for a universal conversion chart? Here is a FREE Kitchen Conversion Chart. You can download and print it out, include it in a recipe binder, or stick it on a cabinet door.

It has commonly used conversions for liquid and dry ingredients, as well as oven temperatures.

When should you convert 30 grams to tablespoons?

A kitchen scale is the most accurate way to weigh 30 grams, but you do not always have one nearby. Converting to tablespoons helps when a recipe lists metric weights, and you only have measuring spoons, or when you are scaling a small amount of an ingredient like yeast, cocoa, or salt.

Since 30 grams is a fairly small quantity, it often lands in the two to four tablespoon range for most baking ingredients, which makes spoons a practical tool when you do not want to dirty a scale for a tiny amount.

What is a gram?

A gram is a unit of weight in the metric system. One gram is one thousandth of a kilogram, and 30 grams is a small amount that fits easily in the palm of your hand. Because it measures weight, a gram value stays the same no matter which ingredient you weigh.

What is a tablespoon?

A tablespoon is a unit of volume used for both dry and liquid ingredients. A US tablespoon holds about 14.8 milliliters, while a metric tablespoon holds 15 milliliters. Since it measures volume rather than weight, the number of grams in a tablespoon depends on how light or dense the ingredient is.

FAQ

How many tablespoons is 30 grams?
It depends on the ingredient. 30 grams is about 3.8 tablespoons of flour, 2.5 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2.1 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of water.

How many grams are in a tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds roughly 8 grams of flour, 12.5 grams of granulated sugar, or 14 grams of butter, since each ingredient has a different density.

Is 30g 1 tablespoon?
No. 30 grams is more than one tablespoon for most ingredients. For example, 30 grams of butter is about 2.1 tablespoons, and 30 grams of flour is about 3.8 tablespoons.

How many teaspoons is 30 grams?
There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon, so 30 grams of flour is about 11.4 teaspoons, and 30 grams of sugar is about 7.5 teaspoons.

What is 30 grams equal to?
30 grams equals about 0.03 kilograms, 30,000 milligrams, or roughly 1.06 ounces by weight. In volume, it varies by ingredient as shown in the charts above.

How much is 30 grams of butter in tablespoons?
30 grams of butter is about 2.1 tablespoons, or just over 2 tablespoons.

How much is 30 grams of flour in tablespoons?
30 grams of all-purpose flour is about 3.8 tablespoons.

Is there a 30 grams to tablespoons converter?
Yes. Use the free 30 grams to tablespoons converter near the top of this post to change 30 grams, or any weight, into tablespoons and teaspoons. Pick your ingredient first, since flour, sugar, and butter each weigh a different amount per tablespoon.

Conclusion

How many tablespoons are 30 grams? This article has the answer with its multiple conversion tables.

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Besides 30g to tablespoons, similar weight-to-volume conversions include:

  • 15 grams to tablespoons
  • 25 grams to tablespoons
  • 40 grams to tablespoons
  • 50 grams to tablespoons
  • 60 grams to tablespoons
  • 100 grams to tablespoons

Sources:

  • http://convert-to.com/
  • https://traditionaloven.com/
  • https://www.calculateme.com/
  • https://coolconversion.com/

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I'm Irina, an experienced home baker with over 30 years of expertise and the blogger behind Baking Like a Chef (since 2018), where I share baking recipes, tips, and tricks. My recipes have been featured in the renowned French Chef Simon and Le Journal des Femmes.

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