1 tablespoon of dried cranberries weighs 7.1 g. That is the short answer, and it comes from dividing the cup weight of 114 g by 16, because one tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup: 114 ÷ 16 = 7.1 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 King Arthur Baking, measured spooned and levelled. When a recipe has to work the first time, verify with a kitchen scale.
About Dried Cranberries
Sweetened dried cranberries, tart and chewy. Salads, stuffing, baking and trail mix. 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 7.1 g lets you move between the spoon and the scale without stopping to work it out.
Storage. Airtight container, cool and dry, up to 6 months.
Tablespoon to grams table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2.4 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 7.1 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 14.2 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 21.4 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 28.5 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 35.6 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 42.8 g |
| 7 tablespoons | 49.9 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 57 g |
| 9 tablespoons | 64.1 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 71.2 g |
| 11 tablespoons | 78.4 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 85.5 g |
| 13 tablespoons | 92.6 g |
| 14 tablespoons | 99.8 g |
| 15 tablespoons | 106.9 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 114 g |
One tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup, so every figure above is the cup weight of 114 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 | 28.5 g |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon | 38 g |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons | 57 g |
| 2/3 cup | 10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons | 76 g |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tablespoons | 85.5 g |
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons | 114 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 24 tablespoons | 171 g |
| 2 cups | 32 tablespoons | 228 g |
Worked examples
A batch of muffins
A batch of twelve muffins uses 4 tablespoons of dried cranberries, about 28.5 g, folded into the batter. Four tablespoons spread across a dozen muffins means every muffin gets some fruit, and folding it in at the end stops the fruit from sinking to the bottom. Toss the fruit in a spoonful of flour first, which helps it stay suspended in the batter instead of sinking.
A bowl of morning oatmeal
A bowl of oatmeal for one person takes 2 tablespoons of dried cranberries, about 14.2 g, stirred in while the oats are still hot. Two tablespoons sweetens the bowl and adds texture without needing extra sugar. Add the fruit at the end of cooking so it softens slightly but keeps its shape, rather than boiling it into the porridge.
A trail mix for a walk
A bag of trail mix for two people uses 6 tablespoons of dried cranberries, 42.8 g, mixed with nuts and seeds. Six tablespoons across a whole bag gives a piece of fruit in most handfuls, which is the point of trail mix: a little sweetness alongside the savoury nuts. Keep the mix in a sealed bag or jar, because dried fruit picks up moisture from the air and turns sticky.
How the figure is measured
Dried Cranberries is measured spooned and levelled: spoon it loosely into the tablespoon, then sweep the top flat with the back of a knife. Do not scoop directly from the bag or jar, because scooping packs the ingredient down and a scooped spoon can weigh far more than a spooned one. The spoon-and-level method is the one the source data assumes, so it is the method that makes the numbers on this page true.
The cup weight of 114 g comes from King Arthur Baking. 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 dried cranberries needs 57 g, and doubling it to 16 tablespoons means 114 g, exactly one cup. Halving works the same way: 4 tablespoons is 28.5 g, and 2 tablespoons is 14.2 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 dried cranberries is about 14 tablespoons, and 50 g is about 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 dried cranberries?
One tablespoon of dried cranberries weighs 7.1 g, approximately. The figure comes from dividing the cup weight of 114 g by 16, since one tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup. One teaspoon is 2.4 g, and one cup is 114 g.
How many grams is a teaspoon of dried cranberries?
One teaspoon of dried cranberries weighs 2.4 g, approximately. A teaspoon is a third of a tablespoon, so the teaspoon weight is the tablespoon weight of 7.1 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 dried cranberries are in 100 g?
About 14 tablespoons. The calculation is 100 g divided by 7.1 g per tablespoon, which gives 14. In practice, measure 14 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 dried cranberries are in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in one US cup, so one cup of dried cranberries is 16 tablespoons and weighs 114 g. Half a cup is 8 tablespoons (57 g), a quarter cup is 4 tablespoons (28.5 g), and three quarters of a cup is 12 tablespoons (85.5 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
- Scooping directly from the bag, which packs the ingredient down and makes a spoonful weigh far more than a spooned one.
- Leaving the spoon heaped instead of levelling it, which adds an unpredictable extra amount every time.
- Measuring a damp or clumped ingredient without breaking it up first, which leaves air pockets and a short measure.
- Using a regular eating spoon instead of a measuring tablespoon, since eating spoons vary widely in size.
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 dried cranberries spooned and levelled, 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.