1/2 Tablespoon of Baking Powder in Grams
1/2 tablespoon of baking powder = 6 grams
That's 6 g, or 0.21 oz by weight.
1/2 tablespoon of baking powder in other units
- Grams
- 6
- Ounces
- 0.21
- US cups
- 0.03
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.03
- Milliliters
- 7.4
How to convert tablespoons of baking powder to grams
A US tablespoon is 1/16 of a cup. One cup of baking powder weighs about 192 g, so one tablespoon is 12 g and 1/2 × 12 = 6 g.
Use proper measuring spoons, not cutlery – a dinner teaspoon can hold anywhere from 3 to 7 ml.
Baking Powder: tablespoons to grams chart
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/2 tablespoon | 6 grams |
| 1 tablespoon | 12 grams |
| 2 tablespoons | 24 grams |
| 3 tablespoons | 36 grams |
| 4 tablespoons | 48 grams |
| 5 tablespoons | 60 grams |
| 6 tablespoons | 72 grams |
| 8 tablespoons | 96 grams |
1/2 tablespoon of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Baking Soda | 7.2 grams |
| Table Salt | 9 grams |
| Instant Yeast | 4.7 grams |
| Ground Cinnamon | 3.9 grams |
| Vanilla Extract | 6.5 grams |
| Cream of Tartar | 4.7 grams |
| Gelatin Powder | 4.7 grams |
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder?
1/2 tablespoon of baking powder is 6 grams, based on 192 g per level US cup.
Is a tablespoon the same everywhere?
Almost. US and UK tablespoons hold about 15 ml and teaspoons about 5 ml. Australia is the exception: an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml (4 teaspoons), so use ¾ of an Australian tablespoon to match a US one.
Should I weigh baking powder or measure it by volume?
Use proper measuring spoons, not cutlery – a dinner teaspoon can hold anywhere from 3 to 7 ml. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.