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How Much Is 8.48 Ounces of Butter in Tablespoons?

8.48 ounces of butter equals 16.94 tbsp. That's 240.40g, and Butter has a density of 227g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and tablespoons measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.

8.48 ounces of butter
=
16.94tbsp
Result using all tablespoon standards info
16.94 tbsp (US) 16.70 tbsp (Metric Tablespoon) 12.53 tbsp (Australian Tablespoon)
16.94

Formula and Step-by-Step

(ounces × 28.35g/oz) ÷ 227g/cup × 16 = tablespoons
  1. Start with 8.48 ounces of butter
  2. Convert ounces to grams: 8.48 × 28.35 = 240.40g
  3. 1 cup of butter = 227g
  4. 240.40g ÷ 227g/cup = 1.06 cups × 16 = 16.94 tablespoons

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Butter is easiest to measure using the markings on the wrapper. One US stick = 113g = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons.

Butter at Different Amounts

How butter scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (8.48 ounces) is highlighted.

4 oz7.99 tbsp5 oz9.99 tbsp6 oz11.99 tbsp8 oz15.99 tbsp8.48 oz16.94 tbsp10 oz19.98 tbsp12 oz23.98 tbsp16 oz31.97 tbsp

Other Amounts of Butter

Ounces US Tablespoons Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
1 ounce 2.00 tbsp 1.97 tbsp 1.48 tbsp
2 ounces 4.00 tbsp 3.94 tbsp 2.95 tbsp
3 ounces 5.99 tbsp 5.91 tbsp 4.43 tbsp
4 ounces 7.99 tbsp 7.88 tbsp 5.91 tbsp
5 ounces 9.99 tbsp 9.85 tbsp 7.39 tbsp
6 ounces 11.99 tbsp 11.82 tbsp 8.86 tbsp
8 ounces 15.99 tbsp 15.76 tbsp 11.82 tbsp
8.48 ounces 16.94 tbsp 16.70 tbsp 12.53 tbsp
10 ounces 19.98 tbsp 19.70 tbsp 14.77 tbsp
12 ounces 23.98 tbsp 23.64 tbsp 17.73 tbsp
16 ounces 31.97 tbsp 31.52 tbsp 23.64 tbsp

Understanding the Units

What is an Ounce?

Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.

What is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 16.94 tbsp, based on butter having a density of 227g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
First convert ounces to grams (1 ounce = 28.3495g), then divide by 227 (grams per cup), then multiply by 16 to get tablespoons. For 8.48 ounces: 8.48 × 28.3495 = 240.40g, then 240.40 ÷ 227 = 1.06 cups × 16 = 16.94 tbsp.
For the most accurate results, weigh butter on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Fat content has a small effect on density. Higher-fat versions are slightly lighter per volume because fat is less dense than water. The difference is usually under 5%, so this conversion works well for standard varieties.
Reverse the conversion: 16.94 tbsp ÷ 16 = 1.05905 cups, then 1.05905 × 227g/cup = 240.40g, then 240.40g ÷ 28.3495 = 8.48 ounces. Or use the Tablespoons to Ounces converter.