How Much Is 8.7 Tablespoons of Black Beans in Ounces?
8.7 tablespoons of black beans equals 3.53 oz. Black beans has a density of 184g per cup (11.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 8.7 tablespoons of honey would be 6.52 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8.7 tablespoons of black beans
- 1 tablespoon of black beans = 11.5g
- 8.7 × 11.5 = 100.05g
- Convert grams to ounces: 100.05 ÷ 28.3495 = 3.53 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
A standard 1-pound bag of dry black beans is roughly 2.47 cups. Knowing this helps with meal planning and bulk buying.
Black Beans at Different Amounts
How black beans scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (8.7 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8.7 tablespoons of black beans (100.05g) is close in weight to a computer mouse (100g).
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 |
| 8.7 tablespoons | 3.53 oz | 3.58 oz | 4.77 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 |
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.