Tablespoons to Ounces Converter
Convert tablespoons (tbsp) to ounces (oz)
Result
1 tbsp of water = 0.5215877783 oz
1 tbsp in other units
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How to convert tablespoons to ounces
Weight and volume are linked by density. Water weighs 1 gram per millilitre, so for water oz = tbsp × 0.5215878 (water). For other substances, pick one above.
oz = tbsp × 0.5215878 (water)
2 tbsp of water = 1.043176 oz
Other substances
1 tbsp is milk 0.5372 oz, cooking oil 0.4799 oz, ghee (melted) 0.4746 oz, honey 0.7407 oz. Lighter substances such as oil take up more volume for the same weight.
About tablespoons (tbsp)
A US tablespoon is 3 teaspoons, about 14.8 mL.
About ounces (oz)
An ounce (by weight) is about 28.35 g. It's different from a fluid ounce, which measures volume.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ounces are in one tablespoon?
For water, one tablespoon is 0.5215878 ounces. For other substances it depends on density: milk 0.5372 oz, cooking oil 0.4799 oz, ghee (melted) 0.4746 oz, honey 0.7407 oz.
Is the tbsp to oz conversion the same for every liquid?
No. Weight and volume are linked by density, so oil, milk and honey all give different answers. Pick the substance in the converter above.
How do I convert tablespoons to ounces?
Turn the volume into millilitres, multiply by the density in g/mL to get grams, then convert to ounces. For water: 2 tbsp = 1.043176 oz.