How Much Is 16 Ounces of Peanut Butter in Tablespoons?
Converting 16 ounces of peanut butter to tablespoons gives 28.13 tbsp. First convert to grams (16 oz = 453.59g), then divide by the density of peanut butter (258g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 ounces of peanut butter
- Convert ounces to grams: 16 × 28.35 = 453.59g
- 1 cup of peanut butter = 258g
- 453.59g ÷ 258g/cup = 1.76 cups × 16 = 28.13 tablespoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Peanut butter weighs 258g per cup. Natural and processed versions may have slightly different densities.
Peanut Butter at Different Amounts
How peanut butter scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (16 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Peanut Butter
| Ounces | US Tablespoons | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 1.76 tbsp | 1.73 tbsp | 1.30 tbsp |
| 2 ounces | 3.52 tbsp | 3.47 tbsp | 2.60 tbsp |
| 3 ounces | 5.27 tbsp | 5.20 tbsp | 3.90 tbsp |
| 4 ounces | 7.03 tbsp | 6.93 tbsp | 5.20 tbsp |
| 5 ounces | 8.79 tbsp | 8.67 tbsp | 6.50 tbsp |
| 6 ounces | 10.55 tbsp | 10.40 tbsp | 7.80 tbsp |
| 8 ounces | 14.06 tbsp | 13.87 tbsp | 10.40 tbsp |
| 10 ounces | 17.58 tbsp | 17.33 tbsp | 13.00 tbsp |
| 12 ounces | 21.10 tbsp | 20.80 tbsp | 15.60 tbsp |
| 16 ounces | 28.13 tbsp | 27.73 tbsp | 20.80 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.