Almond Butter
US Tablespoon to Gram
US Cup (236ml)
255.5g
Metric Cup (250ml)
270.0g
A US cup (236.59ml) of almond butter weighs 256g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 270g. That's a 5.7% difference - make sure you know which cup size your recipe uses!
Almond Butter — Quick Reference
Common us tablespoon to gram conversions
| US Tablespoon | Gram |
|---|---|
| ½ tbsp | 8g |
| 1 tbsp | 16g |
| 2 tbsp | 32g |
| 3 tbsp | 48g |
| 4 tbsp | 64g |
| 5 tbsp | 80g |
| 6 tbsp | 96g |
Based on almond butter density of 1.08 g/ml (packed method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Understanding Almond Butter Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
To convert 1 us tablespoon of almond butter to gram, we use the density of almond butter (1.08 g/ml). A us tablespoon contains 14.79ml, so 1 us tablespoon equals 14.79ml. Multiplying by the density: 14.79ml × 1.08 g/ml = 16g.
US vs Metric Cups: Why It Matters
When converting almond butter, the cup size matters significantly. A US cup (236.6ml) of almond butter weighs 256g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 270g—a difference of 14g (6%). If you're following a recipe from a different country, using the wrong cup size could affect your results. American recipes use US cups, while recipes from Australia, UK, and most other countries use metric cups.
Measurement Tip
Measuring almond butter by volume is notoriously inconsistent because the pieces don't pack uniformly. Weighing with a kitchen scale gives much more reliable results. The density value we use (1.08 g/ml) represents an average, but your actual measurement may vary by 15-20%.
About Our Data
The density value of 1.08 g/ml for almond butter is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 168588). This measurement was taken with almond butter firmly packed into the measuring cup.