Convert Tablespoons of Flour to Kilograms

Enter the amount of flour in tablespoons below to get the value converted to kilograms.

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1 tbsp = 0.007813 kg

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How to Convert Tablespoons of Flour to Kilograms

To convert a measurement in tablespoons to a measurement in kilograms, divide the flour by the following conversion ratio: 128 tablespoons/kilogram.

Since one kilogram of flour is equal to 128 tablespoons, you can use this simple formula to convert:

kilograms = tablespoons ÷ 128

The flour in kilograms is equal to the flour in tablespoons divided by 128.

For example, here's how to convert 500 tablespoons to kilograms using the formula above.
kilograms = (500 tbsp ÷ 128) = 3.90625 kg

Experts often recommend measuring dry ingredients by weight for accuracy,[1] but some recipes use volume, and not all home cooks own a digital scale. Converting between weight and volume can be tricky because different types of flour vary in density.

The table below can help with the conversion and shows the approximate volume measurement for the weight of various types of flour.

Flour Weight to Volume Conversion Table

Kilogram measurements and the equivalent measurements in tablespoons for various types of flour.
Kilograms Tablespoons (A.P. Flour) Tablespoons (Bread Flour) Tablespoons (Cake Flour) Tablespoons (Rye Flour) Tablespoons (Wheat Flour)
0.25 kg 32 tbsp 31 1/2 tbsp 40 tbsp 39 1/4 tbsp 33 1/3 tbsp
0.5 kg 64 tbsp 63 tbsp 80 tbsp 78 1/2 tbsp 66 2/3 tbsp
0.75 kg 96 tbsp 94 1/2 tbsp 120 tbsp 117 2/3 tbsp 100 tbsp
1 kg 128 tbsp 126 tbsp 160 tbsp 156 7/8 tbsp 133 1/3 tbsp
1.25 kg 160 tbsp 157 1/2 tbsp 200 tbsp 196 1/16 tbsp 166 2/3 tbsp
1.5 kg 192 tbsp 189 tbsp 240 tbsp 235 1/3 tbsp 200 tbsp
1.75 kg 224 tbsp 220 1/2 tbsp 280 tbsp 274 1/2 tbsp 233 1/3 tbsp
2 kg 256 tbsp 252 tbsp 320 tbsp 313 3/4 tbsp 266 2/3 tbsp
2.25 kg 288 tbsp 283 1/2 tbsp 360 tbsp 353 tbsp 300 tbsp
2.5 kg 320 tbsp 315 tbsp 400 tbsp 392 1/8 tbsp 333 1/3 tbsp
2.75 kg 352 tbsp 346 1/2 tbsp 440 tbsp 431 1/3 tbsp 366 2/3 tbsp
3 kg 384 tbsp 378 tbsp 480 tbsp 470 2/3 tbsp 400 tbsp
3.25 kg 416 tbsp 409 1/2 tbsp 520 tbsp 509 3/4 tbsp 433 1/3 tbsp
3.5 kg 448 tbsp 441 tbsp 560 tbsp 549 tbsp 466 2/3 tbsp
3.75 kg 480 tbsp 472 1/2 tbsp 600 tbsp 588 1/4 tbsp 500 tbsp
4 kg 512 tbsp 503 7/8 tbsp 640 tbsp 627 1/2 tbsp 533 1/3 tbsp
4.25 kg 544 tbsp 535 1/2 tbsp 680 tbsp 666 2/3 tbsp 566 2/3 tbsp
4.5 kg 576 tbsp 566 7/8 tbsp 720 tbsp 705 7/8 tbsp 600 tbsp
4.75 kg 608 tbsp 598 1/2 tbsp 760 tbsp 745 1/8 tbsp 633 1/3 tbsp
5 kg 640 tbsp 629 7/8 tbsp 800 tbsp 784 1/3 tbsp 666 2/3 tbsp

Should You Measure Flour by Weight or Volume?

Most experts agree that dry ingredients like flour should be measured by weight rather than volume, especially in baking. The reason for this is that flours vary slightly in density, so a volume measurement will likely yield an incorrect amount of ingredients. Additionally, the amount that the flour is packed or compressed in the cup or tablespoon will alter the amount of ingredients being added.

For these reasons, a food scale, rather than measuring cups or spoons, is the preferred way to measure flour when cooking. For recipes that call for measurements in volume, professional bakers use a whisk to aerate flour that's been stored in a bag or canister before measuring since flour will settle when stored and weigh heavier even in the same-sized measuring cup.

Tablespoons and kilograms are both units used to measure flour. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon of flour is equal to 3 teaspoons or 1/16 of a cup. A tablespoon is a measure of flour volume.

The tablespoon is a US customary unit of volume. Tablespoons can be abbreviated as tbsp, and are also sometimes abbreviated as T, Tbls, or Tb. For example, 1 tablespoon can be written as 1 tbsp, 1 T, 1 Tbls, or 1 Tb.

Learn more about tablespoons.

What Is a Kilogram?

One kilogram of flour is equal to 1,000 grams, and there are 2.20462 pounds in one kilogram. A kilogram is a measure of flour weight.

The kilogram, or kilogramme, is the SI base unit for weight and is also a multiple of the gram. In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for thousands, or 103. Kilograms can be abbreviated as kg; for example, 1 kilogram can be written as 1 kg.

Learn more about kilograms.

References

  1. Nila Jones, The Best and Most Accurate Way to Measure Wet and Dry Ingredients for Baking, Serious Eats, https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-measure-wet-dry-ingredients-for-baking-accurately-best-method

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