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Convert tablespoons of pumpkin puree to grams
One tablespoon of pumpkin puree weighs about 15.3 g, and half a tablespoon comes to roughly 7.66 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 tbsp of pumpkin puree =
15.3 g
- oz
- 0.54
- kg
- 0.015
- lb
- 0.034
Pumpkin Puree: 245 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. A standard 15 oz can holds about 1 3/4 cups. Homemade puree is often wetter than canned.
Full pumpkin puree chart →Pumpkin Puree at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 245 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).
- 1 cup
- 245 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 15.3 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 5.1 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 8.64 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 0.408 cups
- Density
- 1.04 g/ml
tablespoons to grams chart for pumpkin puree
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| Tablespoons (US) | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 15.3 g | 0.54 oz | 0.034 lb |
| 2 tbsp | 30.6 g | 1.08 oz | 0.068 lb |
| 3 tbsp | 45.9 g | 1.62 oz | 0.101 lb |
| 4 tbsp | 61.3 g | 2.16 oz | 0.135 lb |
| 5 tbsp | 76.6 g | 2.7 oz | 0.169 lb |
| 6 tbsp | 91.9 g | 3.24 oz | 0.203 lb |
| 8 tbsp | 123 g | 4.32 oz | 0.27 lb |
| 10 tbsp | 153 g | 5.4 oz | 0.338 lb |
| 12 tbsp | 184 g | 6.48 oz | 0.405 lb |
| 16 tbsp | 245 g | 8.64 oz | 0.54 lb |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat pumpkin puree as 245 g per US customary cup, which works out to 1.036 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 3/8 cups.
Measuring pumpkin puree accurately
A standard 15 oz can holds about 1 3/4 cups. Homemade puree is often wetter than canned.
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 pumpkin puree?
1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree is 15.3 g. This is based on a density of 245 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree?
2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree is 30.6 g, and 7.66 g for half a tablespoon.
How much is 100 g of pumpkin puree in cups?
100 g of pumpkin puree is about 3/8 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 pumpkin puree?
A standard 15 oz can holds about 1 3/4 cups. Homemade puree is often wetter than canned.
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.