How Much Is 17.86 Tablespoons of Cake Flour in Ounces?
17.86 tablespoons of cake flour equals 4.49 oz. Cake flour has a density of 114g per cup (7.13g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 17.86 tablespoons of honey would be 13.39 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 17.86 tablespoons of cake flour
- 1 tablespoon of cake flour = 7.13g
- 17.86 × 7.13 = 127.25g
- Convert grams to ounces: 127.25 ÷ 28.3495 = 4.49 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh cake flour on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary by 20-30% depending on how the flour is scooped.
Cake Flour at Different Amounts
How cake flour scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (17.86 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 17.86 tablespoons of cake flour (127.25g) is close in weight to a small apple (130g).
Other Amounts of Cake Flour
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.25 oz | 0.25 oz | 0.34 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.50 oz | 0.51 oz | 0.68 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.75 oz | 0.76 oz | 1.02 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.01 oz | 1.02 oz | 1.36 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.26 oz | 1.27 oz | 1.70 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.51 oz | 1.53 oz | 2.04 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.01 oz | 2.04 oz | 2.72 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 2.51 oz | 2.55 oz | 3.40 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.02 oz | 3.06 oz | 4.08 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 4.02 oz | 4.08 oz | 5.44 oz |
| 17.86 tablespoons | 4.49 oz | 4.55 oz | 6.07 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?
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.