VOLUME CONVERSION
Ounces to Tablespoons: How Many Tablespoons in an Ounce?
Quick answer2 tbsp
1 fl oz = 2 tbsp.
One fluid ounce is 2 tablespoons, so a tablespoon is half an ounce. That makes the math easy in both directions: 4 oz is 8 tablespoons, 8 oz is 16 tablespoons (a cup) and 16 oz is 32 tablespoons.
Fluid ounces to tablespoons
| Fl oz | Tbsp | Tsp |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ fl oz | 0.5 tbsp (½ tbsp) | 1.5 tsp (1½ tsp) |
| ½ fl oz | 1 tbsp | 3 tsp |
| ¾ fl oz | 1.5 tbsp (1½ tbsp) | 4.5 tsp (4½ tsp) |
| 1 fl oz | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| 1½ fl oz | 3 tbsp | 9 tsp |
| 2 fl oz | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| 3 fl oz | 6 tbsp | 18 tsp |
| 4 fl oz | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| 6 fl oz | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp |
| 8 fl oz | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp |
| 16 fl oz | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp |
Tablespoons to fluid ounces
| Tbsp | Fl oz | Ml |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.5 fl oz | 14.8 ml |
| 2 tbsp | 1 fl oz | 29.6 ml |
| 3 tbsp | 1.5 fl oz | 44.4 ml |
| 4 tbsp | 2 fl oz | 59.1 ml |
| 5 tbsp | 2.5 fl oz | 73.9 ml |
| 6 tbsp | 3 fl oz | 88.7 ml |
| 8 tbsp | 4 fl oz | 118.3 ml |
| 10 tbsp | 5 fl oz | 147.9 ml |
| 16 tbsp | 8 fl oz | 236.6 ml |
What about dry ounces?
The 2-tablespoon rule is for fluid ounces. By weight, an ounce of butter is still about 2 tablespoons, but an ounce of all-purpose flour is about 3.63 tablespoons and an ounce of granulated sugar about 2.27.
Common questions
How many fl oz are in 1 tbsp?
1 tbsp = 0.5 fl oz.
How many tbsp is 4 fl oz?
4 fl oz = 8 tbsp.
How many tbsp is 16 fl oz?
16 fl oz = 32 tbsp.
How many fl oz are in 6 tbsp?
6 tbsp = 3 fl oz.
How many fl oz are in 3 tbsp?
3 tbsp = 1.5 fl oz.