3 Tablespoons of Vanilla Extract in Grams
3 tablespoons of vanilla extract = 39 grams
That's 39 g, or 1.38 oz by weight.
3 tablespoons of vanilla extract in other units
- Grams
- 39
- Ounces
- 1.38
- US cups
- 0.19
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.18
- Milliliters
- 44
How to convert tablespoons of vanilla extract to grams
A US tablespoon is 1/16 of a cup. One cup of vanilla extract weighs about 208 g, so one tablespoon is 13 g and 3 × 13 = 39 g.
Use proper measuring spoons, not cutlery – a dinner teaspoon can hold anywhere from 3 to 7 ml.
Vanilla Extract: tablespoons to grams chart
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/2 tablespoon | 6.5 grams |
| 1 tablespoon | 13 grams |
| 2 tablespoons | 26 grams |
| 3 tablespoons | 39 grams |
| 4 tablespoons | 52 grams |
| 5 tablespoons | 65 grams |
| 6 tablespoons | 78 grams |
| 8 tablespoons | 104 grams |
3 tablespoons of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 36 grams |
| Baking Soda | 43 grams |
| Table Salt | 54 grams |
| Instant Yeast | 28 grams |
| Ground Cinnamon | 23 grams |
| Cream of Tartar | 28 grams |
| Gelatin Powder | 28 grams |
More vanilla extract conversions
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 3 tablespoons of vanilla extract?
3 tablespoons of vanilla extract is 39 grams, based on 208 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 vanilla extract 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.