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1 Tablespoon Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats = 5.6g

1 Tablespoon of old-fashioned rolled oats weighs 5.6 grams (0.2 ounces or 0.01 pounds; 14.8 mL or 1 tablespoon in volume) when measured dip and sweep at a verified bulk density of 90g per 236.6 mL US Customary cup.

Imperial weight: 0.2 oz (0.01 lb) • Volume: 14.8 mL (1 tbsp)

Batch
Measuring density
Standard: Dip and sweep90g / cup
Converted Measure
1 tbsp Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (Dip and sweep) =
5.6 g
Physical scoop breakdown0.06 cups
1 tbsp
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Grams
5.6 g
Ounces
0.2 oz
US Cups
1 tbsp
Metric (250mL)
0.06 c
Tablespoons
1 tbsp
Milliliters
14.8 mL

Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of old-fashioned rolled oats (dip and sweep) weighs 90g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 95g.

Batch Scaling Around 1 Tablespoon Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats

Batch scaling conversion table around 1 Tablespoon of Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (0.5× to 3× recipe batches in grams, ounces, US cups, and milliliters)
Batch Scale Weight (g / oz) US Cups & Spoons Metric (mL)
Half Batch (0.5×) 2.8g (0.1 oz) 1 ½ tsp 7.4 mL
Standard (1×) 5.6g (0.2 oz) 1 tbsp 14.8 mL
1.5× Batch 8.4g (0.3 oz) 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp 22.2 mL
Double Batch (2×) 11.3g (0.4 oz) ⅛ cup 29.6 mL
Triple Batch (3×) 16.9g (0.6 oz) 3 tbsp 44.4 mL

Measuring 1 Tablespoon of Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats in the Kitchen

Measured dip and sweep at a verified bulk density of 90g per US cup, 1 tablespoon of old-fashioned rolled oats weighs 5.6 grams (0.2 ounces).

Spoon rolled oats gently into a dry measuring cup until heaping, then sweep level with a straight edge. Shaking or tapping the cup settles the broad, flat oat flakes into trapped gaps, increasing cup weight to nearly 100 grams.

Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 173904; King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 tbsp of old-fashioned rolled oats? ▾

1 Tablespoon of old-fashioned rolled oats measured Dip and sweep weighs 5.6 grams (0.2 ounces).

Can I substitute quick oats for rolled oats by weight? ▾

Yes, 90 grams of quick oats can replace 90 grams of rolled oats in most baking recipes, producing a slightly denser and more uniform crumb.

Why does a cup of rolled oats weigh so little? ▾

Whole oat groats that have been steamed and flattened into wide flakes create large, irregular air pockets inside a volume measuring cup.