How Much Is 5 Ounces of Peanut Butter in Tablespoons?
Converting 5 ounces of peanut butter to tablespoons gives 8.79 tbsp. First convert to grams (5 oz = 141.75g), 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 5 ounces of peanut butter
- Convert ounces to grams: 5 × 28.35 = 141.75g
- 1 cup of peanut butter = 258g
- 141.75g ÷ 258g/cup = 0.55 cups × 16 = 8.79 tablespoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Spoon peanut butter into the measuring spoon and pack gently to fill gaps. Do not scoop directly from the jar, which traps air.
Peanut Butter at Different Amounts
How peanut butter scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (5 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?
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?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.