How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of All-Purpose Flour in Ounces?
1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour equals 0.28 oz. All-purpose flour has a density of 125.16g per cup (7.82g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 tablespoon of honey would be 0.75 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour = 7.82g
- 1 × 7.82 = 7.82g
- Convert grams to ounces: 7.82 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.28 oz
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.
All-Purpose Flour at Different Amounts
How all-purpose flour scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of All-Purpose Flour
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.28 oz | 0.28 oz | 0.37 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.55 oz | 0.56 oz | 0.75 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.83 oz | 0.84 oz | 1.12 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.10 oz | 1.12 oz | 1.49 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.38 oz | 1.40 oz | 1.87 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.66 oz | 1.68 oz | 2.24 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.21 oz | 2.24 oz | 2.99 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 2.76 oz | 2.80 oz | 3.73 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.31 oz | 3.36 oz | 4.48 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 4.41 oz | 4.48 oz | 5.97 oz |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.