1 tablespoon of avocado oil weighs 13.5 g. That is the short answer, and it comes from dividing the cup weight of 216 g by 16, because one tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup: 216 ÷ 16 = 13.5 g. If you are standing in the kitchen with a spoon in one hand and a recipe in the other, that number is all you need, and the tables below cover every amount from one teaspoon to two cups.
All figures on this page are approximate, and they come from USDA, measured poured. When a recipe has to work the first time, verify with a kitchen scale.
About Avocado Oil
Mild, buttery oil with a very high smoke point. High-heat frying, roasting and dressings. 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 13.5 g lets you move between the spoon and the scale without stopping to work it out.
Storage. Cool, dark place; use within 6 months of opening.
Tablespoon to grams table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4.5 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 13.5 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 27 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 40.5 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 54 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 67.5 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 81 g |
| 7 tablespoons | 94.5 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 108 g |
| 9 tablespoons | 121.5 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 135 g |
| 11 tablespoons | 148.5 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 162 g |
| 13 tablespoons | 175.5 g |
| 14 tablespoons | 189 g |
| 15 tablespoons | 202.5 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 216 g |
One tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup, so every figure above is the cup weight of 216 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 | 54 g |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon | 72 g |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons | 108 g |
| 2/3 cup | 10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons | 144 g |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tablespoons | 162 g |
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons | 216 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 24 tablespoons | 324 g |
| 2 cups | 32 tablespoons | 432 g |
Worked examples
A vinaigrette for two
A vinaigrette for two people uses 3 tablespoons of avocado oil, about 40.5 g, whisked with a tablespoon of acid and a teaspoon of mustard. The classic proportion is three parts oil to one part acid, so the oil does most of the work and the acid sharpens it. Whisk the mixture until it thickens slightly, then taste it and adjust the salt before pouring it over the salad, because a dressing is easier to fix in the bowl than on the leaves.
Roasting a tray of vegetables
A tray of roast vegetables for four people needs 4 tablespoons of avocado oil, about 54 g, tossed with the vegetables before they go into the oven. The oil helps the vegetables brown and crisp at the edges, and it carries the flavour of any herbs or spices you add. Toss the vegetables in a bowl rather than drizzling the oil over them in the tray, so every piece is coated evenly and none of them sits in a puddle.
A marinade for a weeknight dinner
A quick marinade for two chicken breasts or a block of tofu uses 2 tablespoons of avocado oil, about 27 g, mixed with garlic, lemon and herbs. Two tablespoons is enough to coat the food without leaving it greasy, and the oil helps the seasoning cling while the food rests. Leave it for at least twenty minutes, and pat the surface dry before cooking so it browns instead of steaming.
How the figure is measured
Avocado Oil 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 216 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.
Scaling the recipe up and down
Tablespoons scale cleanly once you know the weight of one spoon. A recipe that calls for 8 tablespoons of avocado oil needs 108 g, and doubling it to 16 tablespoons means 216 g, exactly one cup. Halving works the same way: 4 tablespoons is 54 g, and 2 tablespoons is 27 g. The rule that matters is to scale every ingredient by the same factor, because changing one ingredient without changing the others throws the recipe out of balance.
When a recipe gives a weight instead of spoonfuls, work backwards: 100 g of avocado oil is about 7.4 tablespoons, and 50 g is about 3.7 tablespoons. Round to the nearest half tablespoon when you are measuring by hand, and accept that the result will be a gram or two off, which is fine for most cooking. For large amounts, stop counting spoons and switch to a cup measure or a scale: counting out 16 tablespoons is slow and error-prone, and a cup is faster and more accurate.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is a tablespoon of avocado oil?
One tablespoon of avocado oil weighs 13.5 g, approximately. The figure comes from dividing the cup weight of 216 g by 16, since one tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup. One teaspoon is 4.5 g, and one cup is 216 g.
How many grams is a teaspoon of avocado oil?
One teaspoon of avocado oil weighs 4.5 g, approximately. A teaspoon is a third of a tablespoon, so the teaspoon weight is the tablespoon weight of 13.5 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 avocado oil are in 100 g?
About 7.4 tablespoons. The calculation is 100 g divided by 13.5 g per tablespoon, which gives 7.4. In practice, measure 7.4 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 avocado oil are in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in one US cup, so one cup of avocado oil is 16 tablespoons and weighs 216 g. Half a cup is 8 tablespoons (108 g), a quarter cup is 4 tablespoons (54 g), and three quarters of a cup is 12 tablespoons (162 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 avocado oil 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.