How Much Is 8.72 Tablespoons of Baking Powder in Ounces?
Converting 8.72 tablespoons of baking powder to ounces gives 4.42 oz. One tablespoon of baking powder weighs 14.38g, so 8.72 tablespoons is 8.72 × 14.38 = 125.35g (4.42 oz). This conversion is specific to baking powder because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8.72 tablespoons of baking powder
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder = 14.38g
- 8.72 × 14.38 = 125.35g
- Convert grams to ounces: 125.35 ÷ 28.3495 = 4.42 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Baking powder can clump or settle during storage. Stir or sift before measuring by volume for consistent results.
Baking Powder at Different Amounts
How baking powder scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (8.72 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8.72 tablespoons of baking powder (125.35g) is close in weight to a small apple (130g).
Other Amounts of Baking Powder
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.51 oz | 0.51 oz | 0.69 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.01 oz | 1.03 oz | 1.37 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.52 oz | 1.54 oz | 2.06 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.03 oz | 2.06 oz | 2.74 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.54 oz | 2.57 oz | 3.43 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.04 oz | 3.09 oz | 4.11 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 4.06 oz | 4.11 oz | 5.49 oz |
| 8.72 tablespoons | 4.42 oz | 4.49 oz | 5.98 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 5.07 oz | 5.14 oz | 6.86 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 6.08 oz | 6.17 oz | 8.23 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 8.11 oz | 8.23 oz | 10.97 oz |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.