Fats & Oils
Convert tablespoons of olive oil to grams
One tablespoon of olive oil weighs about 13.5 g, and half a tablespoon comes to roughly 6.75 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 tbsp of olive oil =
13.5 g
- oz
- 0.476
- kg
- 0.014
- lb
- 0.03
Olive Oil: 216 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Extra virgin and refined olive oil have effectively the same density at room temperature.
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Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 216 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).
- 1 cup
- 216 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 13.5 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 4.5 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 7.62 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 0.463 cups
- Density
- 0.91 g/ml
tablespoons to grams chart for olive oil
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| Tablespoons (US) | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 13.5 g | 0.476 oz | 0.03 lb |
| 2 tbsp | 27 g | 0.952 oz | 0.06 lb |
| 3 tbsp | 40.5 g | 1.43 oz | 0.089 lb |
| 4 tbsp | 54 g | 1.9 oz | 0.119 lb |
| 5 tbsp | 67.5 g | 2.38 oz | 0.149 lb |
| 6 tbsp | 81 g | 2.86 oz | 0.179 lb |
| 8 tbsp | 108 g | 3.81 oz | 0.238 lb |
| 10 tbsp | 135 g | 4.76 oz | 0.298 lb |
| 12 tbsp | 162 g | 5.71 oz | 0.357 lb |
| 16 tbsp | 216 g | 7.62 oz | 0.476 lb |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat olive oil as 216 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.913 g/ml. From there:
- Your tablespoons figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (tbsp = 14.8 ml).
- The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
- The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 1/2 cups.
Measuring olive oil accurately
Extra virgin and refined olive oil have effectively the same density at room temperature.
If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.
When cups are fine
- Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
- Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
- Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 tablespoon of olive oil?
1 tablespoon of olive oil is 13.5 g. This is based on a density of 216 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 tablespoons of olive oil?
2 tablespoons of olive oil is 27 g, and 6.75 g for half a tablespoon.
How much is 100 g of olive oil in cups?
100 g of olive oil is about 1/2 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.
Why do other sites give a different number for olive oil?
Extra virgin and refined olive oil have effectively the same density at room temperature.
Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.