Batch Scaling Around 1 Tablespoon Cake Flour
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 3.6g (0.13 oz) | 1 ½ tsp | 7.4 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 7.1g (0.25 oz) | 1 tbsp | 14.8 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 10.7g (0.38 oz) | 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 22.2 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 14.3g (0.5 oz) | ⅛ cup | 29.6 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 21.4g (0.75 oz) | 3 tbsp | 44.4 mL |
Measuring 1 Tablespoon of Cake Flour in the Kitchen
Measured spooned & leveled at a verified bulk density of 114g per US cup, 1 tablespoon of cake flour weighs 7.1 grams (0.25 ounces). Measured using the sifted method (100g/cup), that same 1 tbsp holds 6.3g — a 0.9g difference in your mixing bowl.
Cake flour is milled extra fine and clumps easily in humidity; sift or whisk thoroughly before spooning into a measuring cup.
Source note: USDA FDC #169743 and Swan’s Down / King Arthur specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 tbsp of cake flour? ▾
1 Tablespoon of cake flour measured spooned & leveled weighs 7.1 grams (0.25 ounces).
Should cake flour be sifted before or after measuring? ▾
Most classic recipes call for sifted flour; unsifted cake flour weighs 114g per cup, while sifted weighs approximately 100g.
Why does cake flour produce softer cakes? ▾
It is milled from soft winter wheat with 7-9% protein and chlorinated, which limits gluten development and sets starches faster.