How Much Is 1 Ounce of Egg Whites in Tablespoons?
1 ounce of egg whites equals 1.87 tbsp. Egg whites has a density of 243g per cup. A lighter ingredient like flour (125g/cup) would fill more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 ounce of egg whites
- Convert ounces to grams: 1 × 28.35 = 28.35g
- 1 cup of egg whites = 243g
- 28.35g ÷ 243g/cup = 0.12 cups × 16 = 1.87 tablespoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
One large egg white weighs approximately 30g and one large egg yolk weighs approximately 17g. Weighing separated eggs is more reliable than counting, since individual eggs vary in size.
Egg Whites at Different Amounts
How egg whites scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (1 ounce) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Egg Whites
| Ounces | US Tablespoons | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 1.87 tbsp | 1.84 tbsp | 1.38 tbsp |
| 2 ounces | 3.73 tbsp | 3.68 tbsp | 2.76 tbsp |
| 3 ounces | 5.60 tbsp | 5.52 tbsp | 4.14 tbsp |
| 4 ounces | 7.47 tbsp | 7.36 tbsp | 5.52 tbsp |
| 5 ounces | 9.33 tbsp | 9.20 tbsp | 6.90 tbsp |
| 6 ounces | 11.20 tbsp | 11.04 tbsp | 8.28 tbsp |
| 8 ounces | 14.93 tbsp | 14.72 tbsp | 11.04 tbsp |
| 10 ounces | 18.67 tbsp | 18.40 tbsp | 13.80 tbsp |
| 12 ounces | 22.40 tbsp | 22.08 tbsp | 16.56 tbsp |
| 16 ounces | 29.87 tbsp | 29.44 tbsp | 22.08 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?
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.