What does 1 tablespoon of table salt (fine) look like?
One tablespoon of fine table salt weighs 0.678 oz (19.2 g) and has a volume of 1 tbsp (14.8 mL). When poured into a loose pile, it measures 2.23 in (5.65 cm) wide and 0.696 in (1.77 cm) tall, which is about the size of a grape.
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Volume
Weighs 0.678 oz (19.2 g)
about the size of a grape
- Weight
- 0.678 oz (19.2 g)
- Pile width
- 2.23 in (5.65 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.696 in (1.77 cm)
- Density
- 1.3 g/mL
Table salt (fine) typically ranges 1.2–1.4 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?
- The amount is equal to 3 teaspoons, 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
- What is the density of this salt?
- The typical density is 1.3 g/mL, though it can range from 1.2 to 1.4 g/mL depending on how it is packed.
- How can I visualize the scale of this pile?
- In the photo, the pile is shown next to a us quarter, a golf ball, and a teaspoon.