How Much Is 0.85 Ounces of Cake Flour in Tablespoons?
0.85 ounces of cake flour equals 3.38 tbsp. That's 24.10g, and Cake flour has a density of 114g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and tablespoons measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.85 ounces of cake flour
- Convert ounces to grams: 0.85 × 28.35 = 24.10g
- 1 cup of cake flour = 114g
- 24.10g ÷ 114g/cup = 0.21 cups × 16 = 3.38 tablespoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh cake flour on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary by 20-30% depending on how the flour is scooped.
Cake Flour at Different Amounts
How cake flour scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (0.85 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Cake Flour
| Ounces | US Tablespoons | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.85 ounces | 3.38 tbsp | 3.33 tbsp | 2.50 tbsp |
| 1 ounce | 3.98 tbsp | 3.92 tbsp | 2.94 tbsp |
| 2 ounces | 7.96 tbsp | 7.84 tbsp | 5.88 tbsp |
| 3 ounces | 11.94 tbsp | 11.77 tbsp | 8.83 tbsp |
| 4 ounces | 15.92 tbsp | 15.69 tbsp | 11.77 tbsp |
| 5 ounces | 19.89 tbsp | 19.61 tbsp | 14.71 tbsp |
| 6 ounces | 23.87 tbsp | 23.53 tbsp | 17.65 tbsp |
| 8 ounces | 31.83 tbsp | 31.38 tbsp | 23.53 tbsp |
| 10 ounces | 39.79 tbsp | 39.22 tbsp | 29.42 tbsp |
| 12 ounces | 47.75 tbsp | 47.07 tbsp | 35.30 tbsp |
| 16 ounces | 63.66 tbsp | 62.76 tbsp | 47.07 tbsp |
Understanding the Units
What is an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.