1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in grams
1/2 tablespoons of olive oil ≈ 6.75 grams
That is about 0.24 ounces. One US cup of olive oil weighs 216 g.
Why this number is approximate
Essentially the same density as other cooking oils; the difference is flavour, not weight.
Olive oil conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 54 g | 1.9 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 72 g | 2.54 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 108 g | 3.81 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 144 g | 5.08 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 162 g | 5.71 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 216 g | 7.62 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 324 g | 11.4 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 432 g | 15.2 oz | 32 |
| 2 1/2 | 540 g | 19 oz | 40 |
| 3 | 648 g | 22.9 oz | 48 |
| 4 | 864 g | 30.5 oz | 64 |
Weigh it if you can
Volume measures are convenient but imprecise — the same cup can hold noticeably different amounts depending on how the ingredient is packed, how humid the room is, and whether it was sifted. A digital kitchen scale removes the variable entirely, which is why professional and European recipes give weights. If you bake regularly, a scale is the cheapest accuracy upgrade available.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil?
About 6.75 grams, or 0.24 ounces.
How many grams in a cup of olive oil?
Roughly 216 grams per US cup.
Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml; a metric cup — used in Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe — is 250 ml, about 6% larger. An imperial cup, still seen in older British recipes, is 284 ml. For a cup of olive oil that is a difference of roughly 12.2 g between US and metric.
Should I sift before or after measuring?
It matters, and recipes are often ambiguous. "1 cup sifted flour" means sift first, then measure — which gives less flour than "1 cup flour, sifted", where you measure first. When in doubt, weigh.
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