What does 1 tablespoon of loose leaf tea look like?
This one is hard to photograph exactly: the pile of loose leaf tea came out about 19% larger than it should be. Every number on this page is exact, so trust the figures.
Volume
Weighs 0.146 oz (4.14 g)
Quick answer
1 tablespoon of loose leaf tea: about the size of a grape: 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
A 1 tablespoon serving of loose leaf tea is a small amount that is about the size of a grape. When you pour it into a loose pile, it measures 1.9 in (4.83 cm) wide and 0.952 in (2.42 cm) tall.
- Pile width
- 1.9 in (4.83 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.952 in (2.42 cm)
- Density
- 0.28 g/mL
Loose leaf tea typically ranges 0.2–0.35 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How much does this amount of tea weigh?
- This 1 tablespoon of loose leaf tea weighs 0.146 oz (4.14 g).
- What are the kitchen measurements for this volume?
- The volume of 1 tbsp (14.8 mL) is equal to 3 teaspoons, 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
- How dense is loose leaf tea?
- The typical density is 0.28 g/mL, though it can range from 0.2 to 0.35 g/mL depending on packing.