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How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) in Ounces?

5 tablespoons of cheddar cheese (shredded) equals 1.25 oz. Cheddar cheese (shredded) has a density of 113g per cup (7.06g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 5 tablespoons of honey would be 3.75 oz.

5 tablespoons of cheddar cheese (shredded)
=
1.25oz
Result using all tablespoon standards info
1.25 oz (US) 1.26 oz (Metric Tablespoon) 1.68 oz (Australian Tablespoon)
Try: 1 tablespoon = 0.25 oz 2 tablespoons = 0.50 oz 3 tablespoons = 0.75 oz 4 tablespoons = 1.00 oz
Compare: 5 tablespoons butter = 2.50 oz 5 tablespoons cottage cheese = 2.49 oz 5 tablespoons cream cheese = 2.56 oz
Convert a different ingredient
5 tablespoons of cheddar cheese (shredded) is also
35.31 g (grams)
1.25

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 7.06g/tbsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 5 tablespoons of cheddar cheese (shredded)
  2. 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese (shredded) = 7.06g
  3. 5 × 7.06 = 35.31g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 35.31 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.25 oz

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

Measuring Tip

Shredded, cubed, and grated cheese all have different weights per cup. Finely grated cheese packs more densely than loosely shredded.

Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) at Different Amounts

How cheddar cheese (shredded) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.

1 tbsp0.25 oz2 tbsp0.50 oz3 tbsp0.75 oz4 tbsp1.00 oz5 tbsp1.25 oz6 tbsp1.49 oz8 tbsp1.99 oz10 tbsp2.49 oz

Other Amounts of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)

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 0.67 oz
3 tablespoons 0.75 oz 0.76 oz 1.01 oz
4 tablespoons 1.00 oz 1.01 oz 1.35 oz
5 tablespoons 1.25 oz 1.26 oz 1.68 oz
6 tablespoons 1.49 oz 1.52 oz 2.02 oz
8 tablespoons 1.99 oz 2.02 oz 2.70 oz
10 tablespoons 2.49 oz 2.53 oz 3.37 oz
12 tablespoons 2.99 oz 3.03 oz 4.04 oz
16 tablespoons 3.99 oz 4.04 oz 5.39 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 1.25 oz, based on cheddar cheese (shredded) having a density of 113g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 7.06 (grams per tablespoon for cheddar cheese (shredded)), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 5 tablespoons: 5 × 7.06 = 35.31g, then 35.31 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.25 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh cheddar cheese (shredded) on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Fat content has a small effect on density. Higher-fat versions are slightly lighter per volume because fat is less dense than water. The difference is usually under 5%, so this conversion works well for standard varieties.
Reverse the conversion: 1.25 oz × 28.3495 = 35.31g, then 35.31g ÷ 7.06 = 5 tablespoons. Or use the Ounces to Tablespoons converter.
person Written by Sean Day verified Reviewed by CookingConvert update Last updated Apr 3, 2026