How Much Is 8 Tablespoons of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) in Ounces?
8 tablespoons of cheddar cheese (shredded) weighs 1.99 oz. This is based on cheddar cheese (shredded) having a density of 113g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 8 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 tablespoons of cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese (shredded) = 7.06g
- 8 × 7.06 = 56.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 56.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.99 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 (8 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8 tablespoons of cheddar cheese (shredded) (56.5g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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?
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?
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.