What Is Triple 3 Tablespoons?

Triple 3 tablespoons is 9 tablespoons.
Measure it as: 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp

How to measure 9 tablespoons

Spoon measurements scale on a simple ladder: 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons, and 1 teaspoon = 2 half-teaspoons = 4 quarter-teaspoons. So triple 3 tablespoons works out to 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp — every part of it comes straight from a standard measuring spoon set.

9 tablespoons in grams

Volume-to-weight depends on the ingredient — a cup of flour weighs far less than a cup of honey. For 9 tablespoons:

Ingredient9 tablespoons weighs about
All-purpose flour68 g
Granulated sugar113 g
Brown sugar (packed)124 g
Powdered sugar68 g
Butter128 g
Milk135 g
Water133 g
Vegetable oil123 g
Honey191 g

Recipe Tripling Chart: nearby amounts

OriginalTripleMeasure it as
1 tablespoon3 tablespoons3 tbsp
1½ tablespoons4½ tablespoons1/4 cup + 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp
2 tablespoons6 tablespoons1/4 cup + 2 tbsp
3 tablespoons9 tablespoons1/2 cup + 1 tbsp
4 tablespoons12 tablespoons3/4 cup
5 tablespoons15 tablespoons3/4 cup + 3 tbsp
6 tablespoons18 tablespoons1 cup + 2 tbsp

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Frequently asked questions

What is triple 3 tablespoons in milliliters?

Triple 3 tablespoons is about 133 ml (4.5 fl oz).

Anything to watch out for when tripling a recipe?

Most ingredients scale straight across, but baking powder, baking soda, salt, and strong spices are best scaled to about ¾ of the multiplied amount, then adjusted to taste. Cooking and baking times also increase less than you'd expect — check early.

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