15 grams is about 1 tbsp sugar, 1/8 cup flour, 1 tbsp butter, or 1 tbsp water. Convert 15g to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons by ingredient.
15 Grams to Cups Converter
Use this calculator when a recipe gives you 15 grams and you want a fast volume estimate instead of doing the math yourself. Pick an ingredient and the result updates in cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons based on that ingredient’s density.
It is especially helpful for small measurements that are easy to overpour or underpack. Light powders take up more room, while denser items such as honey, peanut butter, and molasses stay much tighter in the cup.
15 Grams to Cups, Tablespoons, and Teaspoons Table
The chart below gives a quick 15-gram reference for common baking, cooking, and snack ingredients. The figures are rounded for easy reading so you can scan them fast while you work.
| Ingredient | Approx. Grams per Cup | 15 Grams to Cups | 15 Grams to Tbsp | 15 Grams to Tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour | 120 g | 0.125 | 2 | 6 |
| All-Purpose Flour | 120 g | 0.125 | 2 | 6 |
| Plain Flour (UK) | 125 g | 0.12 | 1.92 | 5.76 |
| Bread Flour | 127 g | 0.118 | 1.89 | 5.67 |
| Almond Flour | 96 g | 0.156 | 2.5 | 7.5 |
| Sugar | 200 g | 0.075 | 1.2 | 3.6 |
| Granulated Sugar | 200 g | 0.075 | 1.2 | 3.6 |
| White Sugar | 200 g | 0.075 | 1.2 | 3.6 |
| Caster Sugar | 225 g | 0.067 | 1.07 | 3.2 |
| Brown Sugar, Packed | 220 g | 0.068 | 1.09 | 3.27 |
| Powdered Sugar | 120 g | 0.125 | 2 | 6 |
| Icing Sugar | 120 g | 0.125 | 2 | 6 |
| Butter | 227 g | 0.066 | 1.06 | 3.17 |
| Sourdough Starter | 240 g | 0.063 | 1 | 3 |
| Sourdough Discard | 240 g | 0.063 | 1 | 3 |
| Water | 237 g | 0.063 | 1.01 | 3.04 |
| Liquid, Water-Like | 237 g | 0.063 | 1.01 | 3.04 |
| Dry Ingredient, Generic | 120 g | 0.125 | 2 | 6 |
| Milk | 245 g | 0.061 | 0.98 | 2.94 |
| Yogurt | 245 g | 0.061 | 0.98 | 2.94 |
| Greek Yogurt | 245 g | 0.061 | 0.98 | 2.94 |
| Sour Cream | 240 g | 0.063 | 1 | 3 |
| Heavy Cream | 238 g | 0.063 | 1.01 | 3.03 |
| Cream | 238 g | 0.063 | 1.01 | 3.03 |
| Cream Cheese | 225 g | 0.067 | 1.07 | 3.2 |
| Condensed Milk | 306 g | 0.049 | 0.78 | 2.35 |
| Cottage Cheese | 225 g | 0.067 | 1.07 | 3.2 |
| Cheese | 113 g | 0.133 | 2.12 | 6.37 |
| Shredded Cheese | 113 g | 0.133 | 2.12 | 6.37 |
| Grated Cheese | 100 g | 0.15 | 2.4 | 7.2 |
| Parmesan Cheese, Grated | 100 g | 0.15 | 2.4 | 7.2 |
| Rice | 185 g | 0.081 | 1.3 | 3.89 |
| Rice, Uncooked | 185 g | 0.081 | 1.3 | 3.89 |
| Cooked Rice | 158 g | 0.095 | 1.52 | 4.56 |
| Oats | 90 g | 0.167 | 2.67 | 8 |
| Rolled Oats | 90 g | 0.167 | 2.67 | 8 |
| Chocolate Chips | 170 g | 0.088 | 1.41 | 4.24 |
| Chocolate | 170 g | 0.088 | 1.41 | 4.24 |
| Cocoa Powder | 85 g | 0.176 | 2.82 | 8.47 |
| Cornstarch | 128 g | 0.117 | 1.88 | 5.63 |
| Pasta, Dry | 100 g | 0.15 | 2.4 | 7.2 |
| Breadcrumbs | 108 g | 0.139 | 2.22 | 6.67 |
| Peanut Butter | 258 g | 0.058 | 0.93 | 2.79 |
| Oil | 218 g | 0.069 | 1.1 | 3.3 |
| Molasses | 337 g | 0.045 | 0.71 | 2.14 |
| Mayo | 220 g | 0.068 | 1.09 | 3.27 |
| Honey | 340 g | 0.044 | 0.71 | 2.12 |
| Egg White | 243 g | 0.062 | 0.99 | 2.96 |
| Chicken, Chopped | 140 g | 0.107 | 1.71 | 5.14 |
| Meat, Chopped | 140 g | 0.107 | 1.71 | 5.14 |
| Ground Beef, Cooked | 150 g | 0.1 | 1.6 | 4.8 |
| Blueberries | 148 g | 0.101 | 1.62 | 4.86 |
| Strawberries, Sliced | 166 g | 0.09 | 1.45 | 4.34 |
| Broccoli, Chopped | 91 g | 0.165 | 2.64 | 7.91 |
| Potatoes, Diced | 150 g | 0.1 | 1.6 | 4.8 |
| Pumpkin Puree | 245 g | 0.061 | 0.98 | 2.94 |
| Almonds | 143 g | 0.105 | 1.68 | 5.03 |
| Nuts, Mixed | 140 g | 0.107 | 1.71 | 5.14 |
| Chickpeas, Cooked | 164 g | 0.091 | 1.46 | 4.39 |
| Beans, Cooked | 177 g | 0.085 | 1.36 | 4.07 |
| Lentils, Dry | 192 g | 0.078 | 1.25 | 3.75 |
| Quinoa, Dry | 170 g | 0.088 | 1.41 | 4.24 |
| Vegetables, Chopped | 150 g | 0.1 | 1.6 | 4.8 |
| Coffee Grounds | 82 g | 0.183 | 2.93 | 8.78 |
| Dog Food, Dry Kibble | 100 g | 0.15 | 2.4 | 7.2 |
Why 15 Grams Doesn’t Show the Same Cup Amount Everywhere
Weight stays fixed, but volume changes with density, texture, and how tightly an ingredient packs into a measuring cup. That is why 15 grams of flour, oats, or cocoa powder takes up a very different amount of space than 15 grams of honey or peanut butter.
For the most accurate baking results, a scale is still the best tool. If you only need a fast estimate, the calculator and chart above give you a practical starting point in cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.
