How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Cinnamon in Ounces?
2 tablespoons of cinnamon weighs 0.56 oz. This is based on cinnamon having a density of 128g 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 2 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 tablespoons of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon = 8g
- 2 × 8 = 16g
- Convert grams to ounces: 16 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.56 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground spices like cinnamon settle and compact during storage. Stir or fluff before measuring by volume for a consistent amount.
Cinnamon at Different Amounts
How cinnamon scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2 tablespoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Cinnamon
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.28 oz | 0.29 oz | 0.38 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.56 oz | 0.57 oz | 0.76 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.85 oz | 0.86 oz | 1.15 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.13 oz | 1.15 oz | 1.53 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.41 oz | 1.43 oz | 1.91 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.69 oz | 1.72 oz | 2.29 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.26 oz | 2.29 oz | 3.05 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 2.82 oz | 2.86 oz | 3.82 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.39 oz | 3.44 oz | 4.58 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 4.52 oz | 4.58 oz | 6.11 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?
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.