How Much Is 5 Ounces of Granulated Sugar in Tablespoons?
5 ounces of granulated sugar equals 11.34 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 5 ounces of granulated sugar
- Convert ounces to grams: 5 × 28.35 = 141.75g
- 1 cup of granulated sugar = 200g
- 141.75g ÷ 200g/cup = 0.71 cups × 16 = 11.34 tablespoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sugar is one of the easier dry ingredients to measure by volume because the crystals pack relatively consistently compared to flour or cocoa powder.
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (5 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 |
| 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?
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?
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.