How Much Is 2.47 Ounces of Onion Powder in Tablespoons?
2.47 ounces of onion powder equals 10.00 tbsp. Onion powder has a density of 112g per cup. A lighter ingredient like cocoa powder (86g/cup) would fill even more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.47 ounces of onion powder
- Convert ounces to grams: 2.47 × 28.35 = 70.02g
- 1 cup of onion powder = 112g
- 70.02g ÷ 112g/cup = 0.63 cups × 16 = 10.00 tablespoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most accurate results, weigh onion powder on a kitchen scale. At small quantities, even slight over-measuring can overpower a dish.
Onion Powder at Different Amounts
How onion powder scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (2.47 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Onion Powder
| Ounces | US Tablespoons | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 4.05 tbsp | 3.99 tbsp | 2.99 tbsp |
| 2 ounces | 8.10 tbsp | 7.98 tbsp | 5.99 tbsp |
| 2.47 ounces | 10.00 tbsp | 9.86 tbsp | 7.40 tbsp |
| 3 ounces | 12.15 tbsp | 11.98 tbsp | 8.98 tbsp |
| 4 ounces | 16.20 tbsp | 15.97 tbsp | 11.98 tbsp |
| 5 ounces | 20.25 tbsp | 19.96 tbsp | 14.97 tbsp |
| 6 ounces | 24.30 tbsp | 23.95 tbsp | 17.97 tbsp |
| 8 ounces | 32.40 tbsp | 31.94 tbsp | 23.95 tbsp |
| 10 ounces | 40.50 tbsp | 39.92 tbsp | 29.94 tbsp |
| 12 ounces | 48.60 tbsp | 47.91 tbsp | 35.93 tbsp |
| 16 ounces | 64.80 tbsp | 63.88 tbsp | 47.91 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?
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.