How Much Is 20.07 Tablespoons of Butter in Ounces?
20.07 tablespoons of butter equals 10.04 oz. Butter has a density of 227g per cup (14.19g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 20.07 tablespoons of honey would be 15.04 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 20.07 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon of butter = 14.19g
- 20.07 × 14.19 = 284.74g
- Convert grams to ounces: 284.74 ÷ 28.3495 = 10.04 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Softened butter and melted butter measure differently by volume. Melted butter settles with no air pockets, giving a slightly higher weight per cup.
Butter at Different Amounts
How butter scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (20.07 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20.07 tablespoons of butter (284.74g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).
Other Amounts of Butter
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.50 oz | 0.51 oz | 0.68 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.00 oz | 1.02 oz | 1.35 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.50 oz | 1.52 oz | 2.03 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.00 oz | 2.03 oz | 2.71 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.50 oz | 2.54 oz | 3.38 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.00 oz | 3.05 oz | 4.06 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 4.00 oz | 4.06 oz | 5.42 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 5.00 oz | 5.08 oz | 6.77 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 6.01 oz | 6.09 oz | 8.12 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 8.01 oz | 8.12 oz | 10.83 oz |
| 20.07 tablespoons | 10.04 oz | 10.19 oz | 13.58 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?
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.