How Much Is 72.88 Tablespoons of All-Purpose Flour in Ounces?
72.88 tablespoons of all-purpose flour weighs 20.11 oz. This is based on all-purpose flour having a density of 125.16g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 72.88 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 72.88 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour = 7.82g
- 72.88 × 7.82 = 570.10g
- Convert grams to ounces: 570.10 ÷ 28.3495 = 20.11 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Humidity affects all-purpose flour weight. In humid conditions, flour absorbs moisture and weighs more per cup. Store it in an airtight container for consistent results.
All-Purpose Flour at Different Amounts
How all-purpose flour scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (72.88 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 72.88 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (570.10g) is close in weight to a basketball (624g).
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 |
| 72.88 tablespoons | 20.11 oz | 20.40 oz | 27.20 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.