For raisins, the tablespoon-to-grams conversion is 9.3 g per tablespoon. One cup weighs 149 g, so the calculation is 149 ÷ 16 = 9.3 g, and one teaspoon, a third of a tablespoon, is 3.1 g. Those three numbers cover almost every recipe that lists raisins by the spoon.
All figures on this page are approximate, taken from King Arthur Baking and measured spooned and levelled. Use the tables below for the exact amount you need, and check with a kitchen scale when the result has to be right.
About Raisins
Dried grapes, sweet and chewy. Baking, oatmeal, salads 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 9.3 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 | 3.1 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 9.3 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 18.6 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 27.9 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 37.2 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 46.6 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 55.9 g |
| 7 tablespoons | 65.2 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 74.5 g |
| 9 tablespoons | 83.8 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 93.1 g |
| 11 tablespoons | 102.4 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 111.8 g |
| 13 tablespoons | 121.1 g |
| 14 tablespoons | 130.4 g |
| 15 tablespoons | 139.7 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 149 g |
One tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup, so every figure above is the cup weight of 149 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 | 37.2 g |
| 1/3 cup | 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon | 49.7 g |
| 1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons | 74.5 g |
| 2/3 cup | 10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons | 99.3 g |
| 3/4 cup | 12 tablespoons | 111.8 g |
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons | 149 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 24 tablespoons | 223.5 g |
| 2 cups | 32 tablespoons | 298 g |
Worked examples
A fruit loaf or a tea bread
A fruit loaf for a family uses 8 tablespoons of raisins, about 74.5 g, soaked first and then folded into the dough. Eight tablespoons makes the loaf properly fruity rather than sparsely dotted. Soak the fruit in hot water or tea for twenty minutes before baking, which plumps it up and stops it from drawing moisture out of the loaf while it bakes.
A batch of muffins
A batch of twelve muffins uses 4 tablespoons of raisins, about 37.2 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 raisins, about 18.6 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.
How the figure is measured
Raisins 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 149 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.
When precision matters most
Not every recipe needs weighing. A soup, a stew or a marinade will forgive a tablespoon of raisins more or less, because the balance of flavours is broad and you can adjust it at the end. Baking is different: a cake, a loaf or a batch of biscuits depends on the ratio of ingredients, and being out by a few tablespoons of raisins can change the texture, the rise or the sweetness.
Use the scale whenever the amount is large, whenever the recipe is one you have never made before, and whenever the ingredient is doing structural work rather than just adding flavour. For a single tablespoon in a savoury dish, a level spoon is accurate enough. For 74.5 g, which is 8 tablespoons, the spoon is a slow way to measure and a scale is both faster and more accurate. The habit to build is simple: weigh the ingredients that matter, spoon the ones that do not, and know which is which before you start cooking.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is a tablespoon of raisins?
One tablespoon of raisins weighs 9.3 g, approximately. The figure comes from dividing the cup weight of 149 g by 16, since one tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup. One teaspoon is 3.1 g, and one cup is 149 g.
Does the weight change if raisins are sticky or clumped together?
Yes, a little. Sticky pieces pack more tightly into the spoon and leave fewer air gaps, so a tablespoon of clumped fruit weighs slightly more than a tablespoon of loose pieces. Break the pieces apart before measuring, level the spoon, and treat the figure of 9.3 g as approximate.
How many grams is a tablespoon of raisins?
One tablespoon of raisins weighs 9.3 g, approximately. The figure comes from dividing the cup weight of 149 g by 16, since one tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup. One teaspoon is 3.1 g, and one cup is 149 g.
How many grams is a teaspoon of raisins?
One teaspoon of raisins weighs 3.1 g, approximately. A teaspoon is a third of a tablespoon, so the teaspoon weight is the tablespoon weight of 9.3 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 raisins are in 100 g?
About 10.7 tablespoons. The calculation is 100 g divided by 9.3 g per tablespoon, which gives 10.7. In practice, measure 10.7 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.
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 raisins 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.