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Convert grams of tahini to tablespoons

One gram of tahini weighs about 0.067 tbsp, and half a gram comes to roughly 0.033 tbsp. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.

1 g of tahini =

0.067 tbsp

About 1/8 tbsp in recipe notation

ml
0.986
cup
0.0042

Tahini: 240 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Runny tahini pours close to 240 g per cup; stiff, bottom-of-the-jar tahini weighs more.

Full tahini chart →

Tahini at a glance

Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 240 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).

1 cup
240 g
1 tablespoon
15 g
1 teaspoon
5 g
1 cup in ounces
8.47 oz
100 g in cups
0.417 cups
Density
1.01 g/ml

grams to tablespoons chart for tahini

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Tahini — measured by weight
GramsCups (US)Tablespoons (US)Millilitres
10 g0.042 cup0.667 tbsp9.86 ml
25 g0.104 cup1.67 tbsp24.6 ml
50 g0.208 cup3.33 tbsp49.3 ml
75 g0.313 cup5 tbsp73.9 ml
100 g0.417 cup6.67 tbsp98.6 ml
125 g0.521 cup8.33 tbsp123 ml
150 g0.625 cup10 tbsp148 ml
200 g0.833 cup13.3 tbsp197 ml
250 g1.04 cup16.7 tbsp246 ml
500 g2.08 cup33.3 tbsp493 ml
1000 g4.17 cup66.7 tbsp986 ml

How this conversion is calculated

Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat tahini as 240 g per US customary cup, which works out to 1.014 g/ml. From there:

  1. Your grams figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (g = 1 g).
  2. The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
  3. 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 tahini accurately

Runny tahini pours close to 240 g per cup; stiff, bottom-of-the-jar tahini weighs more.

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 tablespoons are in 1 gram of tahini?

1 gram of tahini is 0.067 tbsp. This is based on a density of 240 g per US cup.

How many tablespoons are in 2 grams of tahini?

2 grams of tahini is 0.133 tbsp, and 0.033 tbsp for half a gram.

How much is 100 g of tahini in cups?

100 g of tahini 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 tahini?

Runny tahini pours close to 240 g per cup; stiff, bottom-of-the-jar tahini weighs more.

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.

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