How Much Is 5 Ounces of Type 00 Flour in Tablespoons?
5 ounces of type 00 flour equals 17.86 tbsp. That's 141.75g, and Type 00 flour has a density of 127g 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 5 ounces of type 00 flour
- Convert ounces to grams: 5 × 28.35 = 141.75g
- 1 cup of type 00 flour = 127g
- 141.75g ÷ 127g/cup = 1.12 cups × 16 = 17.86 tablespoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Different flour types have very different weights per cup. Always check the specific flour your recipe calls for rather than using a generic "flour" conversion.
Type 00 Flour at Different Amounts
How type 00 flour scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (5 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?
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.