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How Many Tablespoons In An Ounce?

Published: Jul 23, 2023 by Ginny · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Trying to find out how many tablespoons in an ounce? You’re not alone! This kind of information is very useful when converting a recipe. Accurate measurements are important, especially for baking where changing ingredient ratios can easily ruin the results.

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How to convert between ounces and tablespoons
Contents hide
1 How Many Tablespoons In An Ounce?
2 How To Convert Tablespoons To Ounces
3 What Is A Tablespoon?
4 What Is An Ounce?
5 What Is A Fluid Ounce?
6 Ounces Vs. Fluid Ounces
7 Measuring Dry Ingredients
8 Measuring Liquids
9 Can I Use The Same Measuring Cup For Liquid And Dry Ingredients?
10 Baking Conversions
11 F.A.Q.
12 Conclusion

The US Customary System includes several units of volume, including tablespoons and cups. Once you know how to convert between these two units and ounces, you’ll have a much easier time scaling recipes up or down.

How Many Tablespoons In An Ounce?

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How To Convert Ounces To Tablespoons

The ounce-to-tablespoon conversion is an easy one. One tablespoon is half an ounce, so there are 2 tablespoons in an ounce.

Multiply the number of ounces to find out how many tablespoons are equivalent.

#Tablespoons = # Ounces x 2

Here are some examples:

  • 1 Ounce = 2 Tablespoons
  • 2 Ounces = 4 Tablespoons
  • 4 Ounces = 8 Tablespoons
  • 6 Ounces = 12 Tablespoons
  • 8 Ounces = 16 Tablespoons
  • 10 Ounces = 20 Tablespoons

Most conversions between ounces and tablespoons are done using the U.S. tablespoon. We’ll also be using it throughout this guide.

How To Convert Tablespoons To Ounces

1 Tablespoon = 1/2 Ounce

Based on this information, you’ll need to divide the number of tablespoons by 2, when converting to ounces. Here’s the formula:

#Ounces = #Tablespoons /2

Here’s a simple conversion chart for tablespoons, cups, teaspoons, ounces, and milliliters to help you measure your ingredients faster.

TablespoonsFluid OuncesTeaspoonsCupsMilliliters
16 tbs8 fl oz48 tsp1 cup237
12 tbs6 fl oz36 tsp¾ cup177
10 2/3 tbs4 ⅔ fl oz32 tsp⅔ cup156
8 tbs4 fl oz24 tsp½ cup118
5 1/3 tbs2 ⅓ fl oz16 tsp⅓ cup78
4 tbs2 fl oz12 tsp¼ cup59
2 2/3 tbs1 ⅓ fl oz8 tsp1/6 cup39
2 tbs1 fl oz6 tsp⅛ cup30
1 tbs½ fl oz3 tsp1/16 cup15
Tablespoons, Fluid Ounces, Teaspoons, Cups, and Milliliters Conversions

What Is A Tablespoon?

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In recipes, tablespoons are often called tbsp, tbs, or tb

A tablespoon is a common unit of volume measurement used in cooking in the United States. It’s part of the US customary system which comes from the UK’s imperial system.

In recipes, you’ll often find the US tablespoon in the abbreviated form “tbsp“, “tbs”, or “tb“. One tablespoon is equivalent to ½ fluid ounce or 3 teaspoons.

The United Kingdom switched to the metric system in the early 20th century. While most of their recipes use the metric system, they still use some imperial measurement units for cooking.

What Is An Ounce?

An ounce, “oz“, in abbreviated form, is a unit of weight measurement commonly used in the United States to find out the weight of an object.

It’s also used to measure ingredients in cooking and baking. One ounce equals 4 tablespoons or 28 grams.

When you want to be extra precise with your measuring, the ounce is the most accurate unit to use.

What Is A Fluid Ounce?

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This measurement unit is part of the US customary system

A fluid ounce, abbreviated as “fl oz”, is a unit of volume commonly used to measure liquids. One fluid ounce is equal to 2 tablespoons, or 30 milliliters.

Ounces Vs. Fluid Ounces

An ounce is a unit of weight measurement, while a fluid ounce is used to measure volume.

In cooking and baking, it’s best to measure dry ingredients in ounces, and wet ingredients in fluid ounces.

When a recipe calls for a wet ingredient in ounces, it’s referring to fluid ounces and should be measured in a liquid measuring cup. When a dry ingredient is listed in ounces, it means it’s the weight measurement unit and you’ll need to use a kitchen scale.

Measuring Dry Ingredients

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Measuring ingredients with a scale offers the most accurate results

Dry ingredients such as flour, sugar, and cocoa can be measured by weight or volume.

Some recipes will call for dry ingredients measured by volume (such as in cups, tablespoons, or teaspoons), while others require weight measurement, which is typically in ounces.

The most accurate way to measure dry ingredients is by weight, and you’ll need a kitchen scale for that.

I do love the comfort of volume measuring, and you’ll find many of my recipes use it for simplicity. This no-knead bread, for example, comes out perfect even if you don’t weigh the dry ingredients.

When using a cup or another unit of volume to measure a dry ingredient, simply fill it and level it off using a finger or a spatula in one sweeping motion. The key to getting the correct amount is making sure you don’t under or overpack it.

Key takeaway: Measure dry ingredients in ounces, if possible.

Measuring Liquids

In general, liquids are measured by volume, with cups and fluid ounces being the most common units used for this.

Keep in mind there are cups specifically made for measuring fluids. Having both liquid and dry measuring cups will make cooking and baking so much easier!

The liquid measuring cup is designed specifically for this. It has measurement lines marking the volume so you can measure smaller amounts with ease.

For an accurate measurement, fill the cup to the appropriate line, place it on a flat surface, and keep it at eye level.

Key takeaway: Use a liquid measuring cup for wet ingredients.

You can use the table below for basic conversions between liquid measures:

1 Tablespoon½ Fluid ounce
1 Cup8 Fluid ounces
1 Pint16 Fluid ounces
1 Quart32 Fluid ounces
1 Gallon128 Fluid ounces
Liquid measurements conversions

Can I Use The Same Measuring Cup For Liquid And Dry Ingredients?

Not recommended! The liquid and dry measuring cups have the same volume but each is best for its intended purpose.

Having both is a small investment and totally worth it if you cook and bake often.

Baking Conversions

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When measuring dry ingredients with a cup, level it off in one sweeping motion

The conversion chart below can help you quickly switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, ounces, and grams.

IngredientCupsTablespoonsOuncesTeaspoonsGrams
Butter (2 sticks)1 cup16 tbs8 oz48 tsp226 g
White Sugar1 cup16 tbs7 oz48 tsp200 g
Brown Sugar1 cup16 tbs6 ⅓ oz48 tsp180 g
Icing Sugar1 cup16 tbs4 ¼ oz48 tsp120 g
Honey1 cup16 tbs12 oz48 tsp340 g
Salt–––1 tsp5 g
All Purpose Flour1 cup16 tbs4 ½ oz48 tsp130 g
Self Raising Flour1 cup16 tbs4 ⅓ oz48 tsp125 g
Bread Flour1 cup16 tbs4 ½ oz48 tsp127 g
Yeast–1 tbs–3 tsp9.3 g
Cornstarch–––1 tsp3.3 g
Oats1 cup16 tbs3 1/6 oz48 tsp90 g
Common Baking Conversions

F.A.Q.

Does 2 Tablespoons Equal 1 Ounce?


Yes. One tablespoon is the equivalent of ½ ounce, so 2 tablespoons equal 1 ounce.

How Many Ounces In A Tablespoon Of Butter?


A tablespoon of butter is equivalent to ½ fluid ounce. This applies to any other ingredient.

How Much Is One Ounce In Teaspoons And Tablespoons?


1 Ounce = 2 Tablespoons = 6 Teaspoons

How Do You Measure An Ounce?

For dry ingredients, use a dry measuring cup or a kitchen scale. The scale will offer the most accurate results.

A liquid measuring cup is needed for wet ingredients such as milk, water, or oil.

Is 200g Of Flour One Cup?


No. One cup of flour weighs 130 grams. For 200 grams, you’ll need to measure 1.5 cups of flour.

Conclusion

Converting between ounces, tablespoons, cups and other units of measure is just basic math. Use the conversion charts above to scale recipes faster.

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Some recipes, especially for baked goods, require careful and accurate measuring to get the best results. This baking pans conversion chart will help you adapt a recipe to whatever pan you have.

The three printables above provide excellent references for adjusting recipes. Being confident in the kitchen guarantees better results, and more enjoyment, which is what we all want!

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Hi!

Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.

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