One level tablespoon of apple cider vinegar weighs about 14.8 g. The word level matters, because a heaped spoon can hold far more than a level one, and the figure on this page assumes the spoon is filled poured. The arithmetic behind it is 237 ÷ 16 = 14.8 g, since a cup of apple cider vinegar weighs 237 g and a tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup.
The source is USDA, and every weight on this page is approximate. For baking and for any recipe where the balance of ingredients matters, weigh the ingredient rather than trusting the spoon alone.
About Apple Cider Vinegar
Vinegar fermented from apple cider, about 5% acidity. Dressings, pickling, marinades and baking. That is why it shows up in recipes measured by the tablespoon: it is used in amounts too small for a cup measure to be practical, yet large enough that guessing the weight can throw a dish off. Knowing that one tablespoon weighs 14.8 g lets you move between the spoon and the scale without stopping to work it out.
Storage. Cool, dark cupboard, up to 2 years.
Worked examples
A glaze for roasted vegetables
A glaze for a tray of roast vegetables uses 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, about 29.6 g, brushed over the vegetables in the last ten minutes of cooking. Brushing it on late stops the sugars in the glaze from burning, and two tablespoons is enough to coat a full tray without making it soggy. Brush it on, return the tray to the oven, and watch it closely, because a glaze goes from glossy to burnt in a couple of minutes.
A drink or a sauce base
A sauce or a drink that serves four people often starts with 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, about 59.2 g, as its liquid base. Four tablespoons is a small amount in a jug, which is why recipes list it by the spoon: it is the seasoning and the lift, not the bulk of the dish. Measure it with a spoon rather than guessing from the bottle, because a free pour is almost always more than you intended.
A dressing for a side salad
A dressing for a side salad for two uses 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, about 29.6 g, whisked with oil and a pinch of salt. Two tablespoons is the right amount of liquid to coat a bowl of leaves without pooling at the bottom. Whisk it until the mixture comes together, taste it, and only then pour it over the salad, because a dressing is much easier to adjust in the bowl than on the leaves.
Tablespoon to grams table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4.9 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 14.8 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 29.6 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 44.4 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 59.2 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 74.1 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 88.9 g |
| 7 tablespoons | 103.7 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 118.5 g |
| 9 tablespoons | 133.3 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 148.1 g |
| 11 tablespoons | 162.9 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 177.8 g |
| 13 tablespoons | 192.6 g |
| 14 tablespoons | 207.4 g |
| 15 tablespoons | 222.2 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 237 g |
One tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup, so every figure above is the cup weight of 237 g divided by 16 and rounded to one decimal place. Sixteen tablespoons make one cup, which is why the last row of the table matches the cup weight exactly. All figures are approximate; verify with a kitchen scale when it matters.
Cups to grams for reference
Most recipes switch between cups and tablespoons, so here is the same ingredient measured in cups. Use this table when a recipe gives a cup amount and you want to weigh it, or when you have already measured in tablespoons and want to check the total.
| Cups | Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 4 tablespoons | 59.2 g |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon | 79 g |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons | 118.5 g |
| 2/3 cup | 10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons | 158 g |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tablespoons | 177.8 g |
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons | 237 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 24 tablespoons | 355.5 g |
| 2 cups | 32 tablespoons | 474 g |
How the figure is measured
Apple Cider Vinegar is a liquid, so it is measured poured: fill the tablespoon to the brim and level it by eye, or pour it into a small jug and read the level. Liquids are the easiest ingredients to measure by volume, because they settle flat and leave no air pockets, but they still cling to the spoon, so let the spoon drip for a moment before you count it as added. For larger amounts, pour into a jug rather than counting spoonfuls, since counting sixteen tablespoons is slow and each pour adds a small error.
The cup weight of 237 g comes from USDA. The tablespoon figure is that cup weight divided by 16, rounded to one decimal place, which is why the table is consistent from one row to the next. All results are approximate: brand, grind, humidity and temperature all move the real weight a little, so when a recipe has to work the first time, weigh the ingredient on a kitchen scale and use these numbers as a guide.
Storage and keeping
Storage. Cool, dark cupboard, up to 2 years. Keeping apple cider vinegar properly stored matters for the conversion as well as for the flavour, because an ingredient that has absorbed moisture or dried out weighs differently per spoon than a fresh one. Store it as the data file recommends and check it before you measure: if it has clumped, hardened or gone stale, the spoon weight will be off and the recipe will be too.
Buy apple cider vinegar in amounts you will use within its storage life, and keep it in a sealed container rather than an open bag, which lets in air and moisture. Label the container with the date you opened it, so you are not guessing later whether it is still good. A fresh ingredient measures more predictably than an old one, and predictable measuring is what makes the numbers on this page useful in a real kitchen.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar?
One tablespoon of apple cider vinegar weighs 14.8 g, approximately. The figure comes from dividing the cup weight of 237 g by 16, since one tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup. One teaspoon is 4.9 g, and one cup is 237 g.
How many grams is a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar?
One teaspoon of apple cider vinegar weighs 4.9 g, approximately. A teaspoon is a third of a tablespoon, so the teaspoon weight is the tablespoon weight of 14.8 g divided by three. For very small amounts, the teaspoon is the better tool, because it is easier to level accurately than a tablespoon.
How many tablespoons of apple cider vinegar are in 100 g?
About 6.8 tablespoons. The calculation is 100 g divided by 14.8 g per tablespoon, which gives 6.8. In practice, measure 6.8 level tablespoons and accept that the result will be a gram or two off, or weigh the ingredient directly if the recipe needs to be exact.
How many tablespoons of apple cider vinegar are in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in one US cup, so one cup of apple cider vinegar is 16 tablespoons and weighs 237 g. Half a cup is 8 tablespoons (118.5 g), a quarter cup is 4 tablespoons (59.2 g), and three quarters of a cup is 12 tablespoons (177.8 g).
Can I use a regular eating spoon instead of a measuring tablespoon?
It is not a good idea. Eating spoons vary widely in size and shape, and a tablespoon from a cutlery drawer can hold noticeably more or less than a standard measuring tablespoon. A set of measuring spoons costs very little and is the only way to make the figures on this page true in your kitchen.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Measuring a liquid in a dry cup, where it clings to the sides and some of it never reaches the bowl.
- Counting spoonfuls for a large amount instead of switching to a jug or a scale, which lets small errors add up.
- Reading a jug at an angle instead of at eye level, which makes the level look higher or lower than it is.
- Pouring straight from the bottle into the pan, which is almost always more than the recipe asked for.
The thread running through all of these is the same: a tablespoon is only a standard measure when it is filled in the standard way. Measure apple cider vinegar poured, level it off, and check the weight on a scale when the recipe has to be right, and the numbers on this page will serve you well.