Grams to Tbsp — Indian Spices (Masale)
Accurate spice measurements for Indian cooking. Perfect for scaling masala for 10+ servings.
| Spice (Masala) | 1 Cup (g) | 1 Tbsp (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Turmeric Powder (Haldi) | 120g | 7.5g |
| Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) | 50g | 3.1g |
| Coriander Powder (Dhaniya) | 68g | 4.3g |
| Cumin Powder (Jeera) | 60g | 3.8g |
| Garam Masala | 60g | 3.8g |
| Kashmiri Red Chilli | 40g | 2.5g |
| Chaats Masala | 70g | 4.4g |
| Cumin Seeds (Jeera) | 48g | 3g |
| Fennel Seeds (Saunf) | 55g | 3.4g |
| Black Pepper Powder | 60g | 3.8g |
| Amchur (Mango Powder) | 80g | 5g |
| Cardamom Powder | 55g | 3.4g |
Why Spice Weight Varies
Spices are ground to different fineness levels. For example, Kashmiri red chilli powder (fine, fluffy) weighs less per tablespoon than turmeric powder (dense, heavy). This is why volume-based spice measurements can ruin a scaled recipe.
आपके सवाल — हिंग्लिश में (Hinglish FAQ)
1 tbsp haldi (turmeric) kitne gram?+
1 tablespoon haldi = 7.5 gram. 1 teaspoon = ~2.5 gram.
1 tbsp lal mirch powder kitne gram?+
1 tbsp lal mirch powder = 3.1 gram. Kashmiri mirch halki hoti hai — 1 tbsp = 2.5 gram.
Masale ko 2x recipe ke liye kaise scale karein?+
Masale (haldi, mirch, garam masala) bhi 2x karne hain — weight (gram) use karein. Lekin garam masala aur mirch thoda kam rakh sakte hain agar taste mild chahiye.
1 tsp garam masala kitne gram?+
1 teaspoon garam masala = ~1.3 gram (1 tbsp = 3.8 gram). Ek sabzi ke liye ½-1 tsp kaafi hai.
How to Measure Correctly
Use the spoon-sweep method.Fluff the spices with a spoon, scoop heaping, then level off with a straight edge. Never tap or pack unless a recipe says so — packed cups can add 15–20% more grams.
Weight beats volume for scaling.A cup can vary by 10–15% with how it is scooped. Use a kitchen scale for the gram amounts on this page whenever you double or halve a recipe.
Ground spices compress easily — always level the spoon, never pack.
Densities calibrated to Indian/USDA references — US cup = 240 ml, 1 tbsp = 15 ml. For a different region cup size, use the scaler tool below.