What does 1 tablespoon of butter look like?
One tablespoon of butter weighs 0.475 oz (13.5 g) and has a volume of 1 tbsp (14.8 mL). It is about the size of a grape and fills a glass 1.03 in (2.61 cm) wide.
In kitchen measures
3 teaspoons
3 tsp · 1 tbsp · 0.063 cups
about the size of a grape
- Weight
- 0.475 oz (13.5 g)
- Volume
- 1 tbsp (14.8 mL)
- Glass it fills
- 1.03 in (2.61 cm) wide
- Density
- 0.91 g/mL
Butter typically ranges 0.9–0.92 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How does this measurement compare to other kitchen units?
- 1 tablespoon of butter is equal to 3 teaspoons, 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
- What is the density of butter?
- The typical density is 0.91 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.9 to 0.92 g/mL depending on packing.
- How can I visualize the size of this amount?
- In the photo, the butter is shown next to a us dime, a us quarter, and a golf ball.