How Much Is 2 Ounces of Type 00 Flour in Tablespoons?
2 ounces of type 00 flour equals 7.14 tbsp. Type 00 flour has a density of 127g 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 ounces of type 00 flour
- Convert ounces to grams: 2 × 28.35 = 56.70g
- 1 cup of type 00 flour = 127g
- 56.70g ÷ 127g/cup = 0.45 cups × 16 = 7.14 tablespoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Humidity affects type 00 flour weight. In humid conditions, flour absorbs moisture and weighs more per cup. Store it in an airtight container for consistent results.
Type 00 Flour at Different Amounts
How type 00 flour scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (2 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Type 00 Flour
| Ounces | US Tablespoons | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 3.57 tbsp | 3.52 tbsp | 2.64 tbsp |
| 2 ounces | 7.14 tbsp | 7.04 tbsp | 5.28 tbsp |
| 3 ounces | 10.71 tbsp | 10.56 tbsp | 7.92 tbsp |
| 4 ounces | 14.29 tbsp | 14.08 tbsp | 10.56 tbsp |
| 5 ounces | 17.86 tbsp | 17.60 tbsp | 13.20 tbsp |
| 6 ounces | 21.43 tbsp | 21.13 tbsp | 15.84 tbsp |
| 8 ounces | 28.57 tbsp | 28.17 tbsp | 21.13 tbsp |
| 10 ounces | 35.72 tbsp | 35.21 tbsp | 26.41 tbsp |
| 12 ounces | 42.86 tbsp | 42.25 tbsp | 31.69 tbsp |
| 16 ounces | 57.15 tbsp | 56.33 tbsp | 42.25 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.