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Tomato paste

Tomato paste: 2 US tablespoons weighs approximately 29 g.

Approximate weight by US measure
MeasureGrams
1 US cup232 g
½ US cup116 g
⅓ US cup77.3 g
¼ US cup58 g
1 US tablespoon14.5 g
1 US teaspoon4.8 g

How to measure it

Fill the measuring spoon to the rim with concentrated paste and level the top.

Tomato purée and pasta sauce have more liquid. Check the tube or can for paste when the recipe specifies a small spoonful for concentrated flavor.

Convert a different amount

Original chart entry “Tomato paste” — 2 US tablespoons weighs approximately 29 g.

Reference weights · King Arthur Baking ingredient chart. Use your recipe’s published gram weight when available.