How Much Is 2.38 Ounces of Granulated Sugar in Tablespoons?
2.38 ounces of granulated sugar equals 5.40 tbsp. Granulated sugar has a density of 200g 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 2.38 ounces of granulated sugar
- Convert ounces to grams: 2.38 × 28.35 = 67.47g
- 1 cup of granulated sugar = 200g
- 67.47g ÷ 200g/cup = 0.34 cups × 16 = 5.40 tablespoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Granulated sugar weighs 200g per cup. Different sugar types have different densities, so always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (2.38 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Granulated Sugar
| Ounces | US Tablespoons | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 2.27 tbsp | 2.24 tbsp | 1.68 tbsp |
| 2 ounces | 4.54 tbsp | 4.47 tbsp | 3.35 tbsp |
| 2.38 ounces | 5.40 tbsp | 5.32 tbsp | 3.99 tbsp |
| 3 ounces | 6.80 tbsp | 6.71 tbsp | 5.03 tbsp |
| 4 ounces | 9.07 tbsp | 8.94 tbsp | 6.71 tbsp |
| 5 ounces | 11.34 tbsp | 11.18 tbsp | 8.38 tbsp |
| 6 ounces | 13.61 tbsp | 13.41 tbsp | 10.06 tbsp |
| 8 ounces | 18.14 tbsp | 17.89 tbsp | 13.41 tbsp |
| 10 ounces | 22.68 tbsp | 22.36 tbsp | 16.77 tbsp |
| 12 ounces | 27.22 tbsp | 26.83 tbsp | 20.12 tbsp |
| 16 ounces | 36.29 tbsp | 35.77 tbsp | 26.83 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.