1 tablespoon of Sweet Soy Sauce = How Many grams?
Conversion Detail: 1 tbsp Sweet Soy Sauce
Equivalent to ≈ 18 g of sweet soy sauce, or in other units:
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 1.0 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 3.0 tsp |
| Cup | 0.064 cup |
| Milliliter | 15 ml |
| Gram | 18 g |
About Sweet Soy Sauce
Thicker than regular soy sauce. For Indonesian recipes (nasi goreng, satay), don't substitute with regular soy sauce — taste differs significantly.
Storage: Cool dark place. Refrigerate after opening for best quality.
Common uses: nasi goreng, satay marinade, stir fry, Indonesian cuisine.
Density: 1.17g/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 sweet soy sauce?▾
1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce ≈ 18 grams, based on sweet soy sauce density of 1.17 g/ml.
How do I accurately measure sweet soy sauce with tablespoon?▾
Thicker than regular soy sauce. For Indonesian recipes (nasi goreng, satay), don't substitute with regular soy sauce — taste differs significantly.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of sweet soy sauce?▾
Results may vary slightly between brands and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 1.17 g/ml from authoritative sources like usda-fdc.
Why does 1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce not weigh the same as other ingredients?▾
Same volume but different density results in different weight. Sweet Soy Sauce has a density of 1.17 g/ml, so 1 tbsp of sweet soy sauce ≠ 1 tbsp of another ingredient by weight.