What does 1 tablespoon of shrimp look like?
This one is hard to photograph exactly: the pile of shrimp came out about 16% larger than it should be, and 2 other sizes are off too. Every number on this page is exact, so trust the figures.
Volume
Weighs 0.339 oz (9.61 g)
Quick answer
1 tablespoon of shrimp: about the size of a grape: 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
One tablespoon of shrimp is a small serving that weighs 0.339 oz (9.61 g). It is about the size of a grape.
- Pile width
- 2.14 in (5.44 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Density
- 0.65 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Shrimp typically ranges 0.55–0.75 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How much space does this amount take up?
- It has a volume of 1 tbsp (14.8 mL), which is equal to 3 teaspoons or 0.063 cups. When poured into a loose pile, it measures 2.14 in (5.44 cm) wide and 0.75 in (1.91 cm) tall.
- Does the density of the shrimp change how it looks?
- The typical density is 0.65 g/mL, though this can range from 0.55 to 0.75 g/mL depending on how the shrimp are packed.
- What objects can I use to visualize this size?
- In the photo, the shrimp are shown next to a sugar cube, a lemon, and a 1-cup measure.