Pumpkin Purée
US Tablespoon to Gram
US Cup (236ml)
243.7g
Metric Cup (250ml)
257.5g
A US cup (236.59ml) of pumpkin purée weighs 244g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 258g. That's a 5.7% difference - make sure you know which cup size your recipe uses!
Pumpkin Purée — Quick Reference
Common us tablespoon to gram conversions
| US Tablespoon | Gram |
|---|---|
| ½ tbsp | 8g |
| 1 tbsp | 15g |
| 2 tbsp | 30g |
| 3 tbsp | 46g |
| 4 tbsp | 61g |
| 5 tbsp | 76g |
| 6 tbsp | 91g |
Based on pumpkin purée density of 1.03 g/ml (packed method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Understanding Pumpkin Purée Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
To convert 1 us tablespoon of pumpkin purée to gram, we use the density of pumpkin purée (1.03 g/ml). A us tablespoon contains 14.79ml, so 1 us tablespoon equals 14.79ml. Multiplying by the density: 14.79ml × 1.03 g/ml = 15.2g.
US vs Metric Cups: Why It Matters
When converting pumpkin purée, the cup size matters significantly. A US cup (236.6ml) of pumpkin purée weighs 244g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 258g—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
Fresh produce like pumpkin purée varies naturally in density. Our conversion uses an average density of 1.03 g/ml, but actual weights can vary based on variety, ripeness, and growing conditions. For baking precision, always weigh produce rather than measuring by volume.
About Our Data
The density value of 1.03 g/ml for pumpkin purée is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 168449). This measurement was taken with pumpkin purée firmly packed into the measuring cup.