How Much Is 5 Ounces of Dried Cranberries in Tablespoons?
Converting 5 ounces of dried cranberries to tablespoons gives 18.90 tbsp. First convert to grams (5 oz = 141.75g), then divide by the density of dried cranberries (120g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 ounces of dried cranberries
- Convert ounces to grams: 5 × 28.35 = 141.75g
- 1 cup of dried cranberries = 120g
- 141.75g ÷ 120g/cup = 1.18 cups × 16 = 18.90 tablespoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
To prevent dried fruit from sinking in batter, toss it with a tablespoon of flour before folding in. This does not affect the weight measurement.
Dried Cranberries at Different Amounts
How dried cranberries scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (5 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Dried Cranberries
| Ounces | US Tablespoons | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 3.78 tbsp | 3.73 tbsp | 2.79 tbsp |
| 2 ounces | 7.56 tbsp | 7.45 tbsp | 5.59 tbsp |
| 3 ounces | 11.34 tbsp | 11.18 tbsp | 8.38 tbsp |
| 4 ounces | 15.12 tbsp | 14.91 tbsp | 11.18 tbsp |
| 5 ounces | 18.90 tbsp | 18.63 tbsp | 13.97 tbsp |
| 6 ounces | 22.68 tbsp | 22.36 tbsp | 16.77 tbsp |
| 8 ounces | 30.24 tbsp | 29.81 tbsp | 22.36 tbsp |
| 10 ounces | 37.80 tbsp | 37.26 tbsp | 27.95 tbsp |
| 12 ounces | 45.36 tbsp | 44.72 tbsp | 33.54 tbsp |
| 16 ounces | 60.48 tbsp | 59.62 tbsp | 44.72 tbsp |
Understanding the Units
What is an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.