What does 1 tablespoon of dry sand look like?
Volume
Weighs 0.835 oz (23.7 g)
Quick answer
1 tablespoon of dry sand: about the size of a grape: 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
A tablespoon of dry sand weighs 0.835 oz (23.7 g) and has a volume of 1 tbsp (14.8 mL). When poured into a loose pile, it is 2.17 in (5.51 cm) wide and 0.732 in (1.86 cm) tall, which is about the size of a grape.
- Pile width
- 2.17 in (5.51 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.732 in (1.86 cm)
- Density
- 1.6 g/mL
Dry sand typically ranges 1.44–1.7 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How does this amount compare to other kitchen measurements?
- This amount is equal to 3 teaspoons, 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
- What is the typical density of this sand?
- The typical density is 1.6 g/mL, though it can range from 1.44 to 1.7 g/mL depending on packing.
- What is shown in the photo for scale?
- The photo shows the pile of sand next to a us quarter, a soda can, and a credit card.