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How Much Is 172 Tablespoons of Cake Flour in Ounces?

172 tablespoons of cake flour equals 43.23 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, 172 tablespoons of honey would be 128.93 oz.

172 tablespoons of cake flour
=
43.23oz
Result using all tablespoon standards info
43.23 oz (US) 43.85 oz (Metric Tablespoon) 58.47 oz (Australian Tablespoon)
Try: 1 tablespoon = 0.25 oz 2 tablespoons = 0.50 oz 3 tablespoons = 0.75 oz 4 tablespoons = 1.01 oz
Compare: 172 tablespoons all-purpose flour = 47.46 oz 172 tablespoons almond flour = 36.40 oz 172 tablespoons bread flour = 48.16 oz
Convert a different ingredient
172 tablespoons of cake flour is also
1,225.5 g (grams)
43.23

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 7.13g/tbsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 172 tablespoons of cake flour
  2. 1 tablespoon of cake flour = 7.13g
  3. 172 × 7.13 = 1,225.5g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 1,225.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 43.23 oz

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Different flour types have very different weights per cup. Always check the specific flour your recipe calls for rather than using a generic "flour" conversion.

Cake Flour at Different Amounts

How cake flour scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (172 tablespoons) is highlighted.

4 tbsp1.01 oz5 tbsp1.26 oz6 tbsp1.51 oz8 tbsp2.01 oz10 tbsp2.51 oz12 tbsp3.02 oz16 tbsp4.02 oz172 tbsp43.23 oz

For reference, 172 tablespoons of cake flour (1,225.5g) is close in weight to a bottle of wine (1,200g).

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
172 tablespoons 43.23 oz 43.85 oz 58.47 oz

Understanding the Units

What is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 43.23 oz, based on cake flour having a density of 114g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 7.13 (grams per tablespoon for cake flour), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 172 tablespoons: 172 × 7.13 = 1,225.5g, then 1,225.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 43.23 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh cake flour on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, sift or whisk first to break up clumps, then spoon into the measuring spoon and level off. Do not scoop directly from the bag.
Yes, quite a bit. If you spoon the flour into your measuring spoon and level it off, you will get about 114 grams per cup. If you dip directly into the flour bag and sweep level, the flour packs tighter and you can end up with 125.4 to 142.5 grams per cup instead. This conversion uses the spoon-and-level method, which is the standard most baking references follow.
Reverse the conversion: 43.23 oz × 28.3495 = 1,225.5g, then 1,225.5g ÷ 7.13 = 172 tablespoons. Or use the Ounces to Tablespoons converter.
person Written by Sean Day verified Reviewed by CookingConvert update Last updated Apr 3, 2026