1 tablespoon of Olive Oil = How Many grams?
Conversion Detail: 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Equivalent to ≈ 14 g of olive oil, or in other units:
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 1.0 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 3.0 tsp |
| Cup | 0.063 cup |
| Milliliter | 15 ml |
| Gram | 14 g |
About Olive Oil
Use extra virgin for finishing, light olive oil for cooking — smoke points differ significantly.
Storage: Dark glass bottle in cool dark place. Use within 6 months of opening.
Common uses: salad dressing, Mediterranean cooking, bread dipping, marinades.
Density: 0.91g/ml. Because each ingredient has a different density, volume-to-weight conversion can't use a single generic value for all ingredients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of olive oil?▾
1 tablespoon of olive oil ≈ 14 grams, based on olive oil density of 0.91 g/ml.
How do I accurately measure olive oil with tablespoon?▾
Use extra virgin for finishing, light olive oil for cooking — smoke points differ significantly.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of olive oil?▾
Results may vary slightly between brands and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.91 g/ml from authoritative sources like usda-fdc.
Why does 1 tablespoon of olive oil not weigh the same as other ingredients?▾
Same volume but different density results in different weight. Olive Oil has a density of 0.91 g/ml, so 1 tbsp of olive oil ≠ 1 tbsp of another ingredient by weight.