2 1/2 tablespoons of water in grams
2 1/2 tablespoons of water ≈ 37 grams
That is about 1.31 ounces. One US cup of water weighs 237 g.
Why this number is approximate
One US cup is 236.6 ml, and water is almost exactly 1 g per ml, so cups and grams are interchangeable here.
Water conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 59.3 g | 2.09 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 79 g | 2.79 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 119 g | 4.18 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 158 g | 5.57 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 178 g | 6.27 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 237 g | 8.36 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 356 g | 12.5 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 474 g | 16.7 oz | 32 |
| 2 1/2 | 593 g | 20.9 oz | 40 |
| 3 | 711 g | 25.1 oz | 48 |
| 4 | 948 g | 33.4 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 2 1/2 tablespoons of water?
About 37 grams, or 1.31 ounces.
How many grams in a cup of water?
Roughly 237 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 water that is a difference of roughly 13.4 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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