INGREDIENT CONVERSION
How Many Tablespoons in a Pound?
Quick answer32 tbsp
1 lb of butter = 32 tbsp.
A pound of butter is 32 tablespoons: four sticks of 8 tablespoons each. Other ingredients differ because they weigh more or less per spoonful; a pound of flour is about 58.1 tablespoons and a pound of honey only about 21.3.
Tablespoons in a pound
| Ingredient | ¼ lb | ½ lb | 1 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | 7.99 tbsp | 16 tbsp (about 16 tbsp) | 32 tbsp |
| All-purpose flour | 14.5 tbsp (about 14½ tbsp) | 29 tbsp | 58.1 tbsp |
| Granulated sugar | 9.07 tbsp (about 9⅛ tbsp) | 18.1 tbsp (about 18⅛ tbsp) | 36.3 tbsp |
| Powdered sugar | 15.1 tbsp (about 15⅛ tbsp) | 30.2 tbsp | 60.5 tbsp |
| Water | 7.66 tbsp (about 7⅔ tbsp) | 15.3 tbsp (about 15⅓ tbsp) | 30.6 tbsp |
| Honey | 5.34 tbsp (about 5⅓ tbsp) | 10.7 tbsp (about 10⅔ tbsp) | 21.3 tbsp |
| Olive oil | 8.4 tbsp (about 8⅜ tbsp) | 16.8 tbsp (about 16¾ tbsp) | 33.6 tbsp |
Weights and volumes on this page use these grams-per-US-cup densities: butter 227 g; all-purpose flour 125 g; granulated sugar 200 g; powdered sugar 120 g; water 237 g; honey 340 g; olive oil 216 g. Packing, sifting and brand can shift real results by 5–15%, so weigh when a recipe depends on precision.
Common questions
How many tbsp is 1 lb of granulated sugar?
1 lb of granulated sugar = 36.3 tbsp.
How many tbsp is ½ lb of butter?
½ lb of butter = 16 tbsp (about 16 tbsp).
How many oz are in 1 tbsp of butter?
1 tbsp of butter = 0.5 oz.