How Much Is 20 Tablespoons of Black Beans in Ounces?
20 tablespoons of black beans weighs 8.11 oz. This is based on black beans having a density of 184g 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 20 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 20 tablespoons of black beans
- 1 tablespoon of black beans = 11.5g
- 20 × 11.5 = 230g
- Convert grams to ounces: 230 ÷ 28.3495 = 8.11 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Black beans are dense at 184g per cup. Pour them into the measuring spoon and level off without shaking, which settles the beans and increases the weight.
Black Beans at Different Amounts
How black beans scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (20 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20 tablespoons of black beans (230g) is close in weight to a cup of water (237g).
Other Amounts of Black Beans
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.41 oz | 0.41 oz | 0.55 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.81 oz | 0.82 oz | 1.10 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.22 oz | 1.23 oz | 1.65 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.62 oz | 1.65 oz | 2.19 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.03 oz | 2.06 oz | 2.74 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.43 oz | 2.47 oz | 3.29 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.25 oz | 3.29 oz | 4.39 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 4.06 oz | 4.11 oz | 5.49 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 4.87 oz | 4.94 oz | 6.58 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 6.49 oz | 6.58 oz | 8.78 oz |
| 20 tablespoons | 8.11 oz | 8.23 oz | 10.97 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.