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What does 1 tablespoon of compost look like?
This one is hard to photograph exactly: the pile of compost came out about 24% larger than it should be. Every number on this page is exact, so trust the figures.
Volume
Weighs 0.313 oz (8.87 g)
Quick answer
1 tablespoon of compost: about the size of a grape: 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
1 tablespoon of compost is about the size of a grape. When poured into a loose pile, it measures 2.07 in (5.25 cm) wide and 0.807 in (2.05 cm) tall.
- Pile width
- 2.07 in (5.25 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.807 in (2.05 cm)
- Density
- 0.6 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Compost typically ranges 0.45–0.75 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How much does 1 tablespoon of compost weigh?
- It weighs 0.313 oz (8.87 g).
- What is the volume of this amount?
- The volume is 1 tbsp (14.8 mL), which is equal to 3 teaspoons or 0.063 cups.
- How dense is compost?
- The typical density is 0.6 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.45 to 0.75 g/mL depending on packing.