How Much Is 48 Tablespoons of Brown Sugar in Ounces?
48 tablespoons of brown sugar equals 23.28 oz. Brown sugar has a density of 220g per cup (13.75g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 48 tablespoons of honey would be 35.98 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 48 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar = 13.75g
- 48 × 13.75 = 660g
- Convert grams to ounces: 660 ÷ 28.3495 = 23.28 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Brown sugar should always be firmly packed into the measuring spoon. Loosely measured brown sugar can weigh 15-20% less than packed.
Brown Sugar at Different Amounts
How brown sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (48 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 48 tablespoons of brown sugar (660g) is close in weight to a basketball (624g).
Other Amounts of Brown Sugar
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.49 oz | 0.49 oz | 0.66 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.97 oz | 0.98 oz | 1.31 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.46 oz | 1.48 oz | 1.97 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.94 oz | 1.97 oz | 2.62 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.43 oz | 2.46 oz | 3.28 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.91 oz | 2.95 oz | 3.94 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.88 oz | 3.94 oz | 5.25 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 4.85 oz | 4.92 oz | 6.56 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 5.82 oz | 5.90 oz | 7.87 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 7.76 oz | 7.87 oz | 10.50 oz |
| 48 tablespoons | 23.28 oz | 23.62 oz | 31.49 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.