Grams to tablespoon conversion

[bct15]

Conversion can't really be done, you're trying to convert from mass to volume...there isn't a conversion for this. You can get a rough estimate using the density of the product (mass/volume) but that won't be %100 correct either.

Just to clear up something I read on here, fluid ounces and ounces are totally different and are not related in the slightest bit. 1 fluid ounce does not translate to 1 ounce.

 

[Sdoutreefer]

Ya I understand converting isn't applicable. That's why I measured it all out and just used a third of the total 150 grams. Was 50 grams for 50 gallons.

 

[AZDesertRat]

50 grams to 50 gallons is what TLF recommends for full dose. If you are first starting out reduce that amount by 1/2 and slowly work up to full does over several weeks or longer so you do not bleach corals or shock the system. GFO alters the alkalinity and pH of the system in larger doses.

 

[J062682l]

Google it 2 tbsp = 1oz dry volume.
I'm not telling u it will be exact. But darn close.

 

[J062682l]

Google it 2 tbsp = 1oz dry volume.
I'm not telling u it will be exact. But darn close.

Take that 1 ounce. Has 28 grams. Round up to 30.
1 tbsp == 3tsp. So. In 2tbsp you will have 6 tsp divide the 6 tsp into the 30 g. And it's 5g per tsp. give or take. But it's close enough.

 

[bct15]

Google it 2 tbsp = 1oz dry volume.
I'm not telling u it will be exact. But darn close.

You're confusing fluid ounces with ounces weight, they are totally different units. They don't convert like what you are trying to do.

 

[J062682l]

You're confusing fluid ounces with ounces weight, they are totally different units. They don't convert like what you are trying to do.

I'm not confusing anything . We used to get recipes w/ grams and have to figure it out. And break it down.you have to find out the main weight of the item then break it down.

 

[redfishbluefish]

I have been amused following this thread. Reminds me of the joke, "What weights more, a ton of feathers or a ton of lead?"


It has been said a number of times.....weight and volume are two different measures. If you know densities you'd be good to go....that one linked article showed the density differences between various compounds. If you want 50 grams, your best bet is to find someone with a scale and measure 50 grams of that particular GFO....and yes, different GFO's will have different densities......ie, a different weight for a fixed volume, or visa versa.

 

[Sdoutreefer]

Haha I agree Redfish. I'm the OP and have already figured it out. I do love seeing people argue on this forum tho. This hobby has so many different sides and opinions.

 

[J062682l]

So my container of gfo. Is 300g.
I poured it into a measuring cup and it was 8 ounces
Soo. 8 ounces == 300grams
4 ounces ==150g
2 ounces === 75g
1 ounce==== 37.5 g
1 tbsp======18.3/4 g
1tsp====== 6.25g.

 

[JMSKI333]

When I clicked this, I totally thought I was going to find "Gram's Tablespoon conversion" - thinking your grandma had some awesome tablespoon conversion secret lol. Maybe I need a nap.

 

[J062682l]

When I clicked this, I totally thought I was going to find "Gram's Tablespoon conversion" - thinking your grandma had some awesome tablespoon conversion secret lol. Maybe I need a nap.

Lol

 

[Sdoutreefer]

When I clicked this, I totally thought I was going to find "Gram's Tablespoon conversion" - thinking your grandma had some awesome tablespoon conversion secret lol. Maybe I need a nap.

Haha that's awesome

 

[Jlobes]

So my container of gfo. Is 300g.
I poured it into a measuring cup and it was 8 ounces
Soo. 8 ounces == 300grams
4 ounces ==150g
2 ounces === 75g
1 ounce==== 37.5 g
1 tbsp======18.3/4 g
1tsp====== 6.25g.

thats a measuring cup intended for liquids. the more "traditional" measuring cups are meant for dry goods(flour, sugar, etc), fwiw.

 

[J062682l]

That cup works for dry as well.

 

[Jlobes]

That cup works for dry as well.

not accuratley, but I dont want to derail this thread into a measuring cup debate.