How Much Is 84 Tablespoons of Chocolate Chips in Ounces?
84 tablespoons of chocolate chips equals 31.11 oz. Chocolate chips has a density of 168g per cup (10.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 84 tablespoons of honey would be 62.96 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 84 tablespoons of chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips = 10.5g
- 84 × 10.5 = 882g
- Convert grams to ounces: 882 ÷ 28.3495 = 31.11 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Chocolate chips weigh 168g per cup. Different chip sizes (mini, standard, jumbo) pack differently, so the weight per measuring spoon varies with the size.
Chocolate Chips at Different Amounts
How chocolate chips scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (84 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 84 tablespoons of chocolate chips (882g) is close in weight to a 2 lb bag of sugar (907g).
Other Amounts of Chocolate Chips
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.37 oz | 0.38 oz | 0.50 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.74 oz | 0.75 oz | 1.00 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.11 oz | 1.13 oz | 1.50 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.48 oz | 1.50 oz | 2.00 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.85 oz | 1.88 oz | 2.50 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.22 oz | 2.25 oz | 3.01 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.96 oz | 3.01 oz | 4.01 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.70 oz | 3.76 oz | 5.01 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 4.44 oz | 4.51 oz | 6.01 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 5.93 oz | 6.01 oz | 8.02 oz |
| 84 tablespoons | 31.11 oz | 31.56 oz | 42.08 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?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.