How Much Is 12 Ounces of Tomato Paste in Tablespoons?
12 ounces of tomato paste equals 20.78 tbsp. That's 340.19g, and Tomato paste has a density of 262g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and tablespoons measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12 ounces of tomato paste
- Convert ounces to grams: 12 × 28.35 = 340.19g
- 1 cup of tomato paste = 262g
- 340.19g ÷ 262g/cup = 1.30 cups × 16 = 20.78 tablespoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Tomato paste is commonly used as a fat or egg substitute in baking. When substituting, convert by weight for accuracy.
Tomato Paste at Different Amounts
How tomato paste scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (12 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Tomato Paste
| Ounces | US Tablespoons | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 1.73 tbsp | 1.71 tbsp | 1.28 tbsp |
| 2 ounces | 3.46 tbsp | 3.41 tbsp | 2.56 tbsp |
| 3 ounces | 5.19 tbsp | 5.12 tbsp | 3.84 tbsp |
| 4 ounces | 6.93 tbsp | 6.83 tbsp | 5.12 tbsp |
| 5 ounces | 8.66 tbsp | 8.53 tbsp | 6.40 tbsp |
| 6 ounces | 10.39 tbsp | 10.24 tbsp | 7.68 tbsp |
| 8 ounces | 13.85 tbsp | 13.65 tbsp | 10.24 tbsp |
| 10 ounces | 17.31 tbsp | 17.07 tbsp | 12.80 tbsp |
| 12 ounces | 20.78 tbsp | 20.48 tbsp | 15.36 tbsp |
| 16 ounces | 27.70 tbsp | 27.31 tbsp | 20.48 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.