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Convert tablespoons of vanilla extract to grams
One tablespoon of vanilla extract weighs about 12.6 g, and half a tablespoon comes to roughly 6.31 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 tbsp of vanilla extract =
12.6 g
- oz
- 0.445
- kg
- 0.013
- lb
- 0.028
Vanilla Extract: 202 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. 1 teaspoon = 4.2 g. The alcohol base makes it lighter than water per millilitre.
Full vanilla extract chart →Vanilla Extract at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 202 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).
- 1 cup
- 202 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 12.6 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 4.21 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 7.13 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 0.495 cups
- Density
- 0.85 g/ml
tablespoons to grams chart for vanilla extract
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| Tablespoons (US) | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 12.6 g | 0.445 oz | 0.028 lb |
| 2 tbsp | 25.3 g | 0.891 oz | 0.056 lb |
| 3 tbsp | 37.9 g | 1.34 oz | 0.084 lb |
| 4 tbsp | 50.5 g | 1.78 oz | 0.111 lb |
| 5 tbsp | 63.1 g | 2.23 oz | 0.139 lb |
| 6 tbsp | 75.8 g | 2.67 oz | 0.167 lb |
| 8 tbsp | 101 g | 3.56 oz | 0.223 lb |
| 10 tbsp | 126 g | 4.45 oz | 0.278 lb |
| 12 tbsp | 152 g | 5.34 oz | 0.334 lb |
| 16 tbsp | 202 g | 7.13 oz | 0.445 lb |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat vanilla extract as 202 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.854 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 vanilla extract accurately
1 teaspoon = 4.2 g. The alcohol base makes it lighter than water per millilitre.
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 vanilla extract?
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract is 12.6 g. This is based on a density of 202 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract?
2 tablespoons of vanilla extract is 25.3 g, and 6.31 g for half a tablespoon.
How much is 100 g of vanilla extract in cups?
100 g of vanilla extract 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 vanilla extract?
1 teaspoon = 4.2 g. The alcohol base makes it lighter than water per millilitre.
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.