How Much Is 17.72 Tablespoons of Coconut Flour in Ounces?
Converting 17.72 tablespoons of coconut flour to ounces gives 5.00 oz. One tablespoon of coconut flour weighs 8g, so 17.72 tablespoons is 17.72 × 8 = 141.76g (5.00 oz). This conversion is specific to coconut flour because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 17.72 tablespoons of coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon of coconut flour = 8g
- 17.72 × 8 = 141.76g
- Convert grams to ounces: 141.76 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Coconut flour absorbs 3-4x more liquid than wheat flour. When substituting, use about 1/4 to 1/3 the amount and add extra liquid or eggs.
Coconut Flour at Different Amounts
How coconut flour scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (17.72 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 17.72 tablespoons of coconut flour (141.76g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
Other Amounts of Coconut Flour
| 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 |
| 17.72 tablespoons | 5.00 oz | 5.07 oz | 6.76 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?
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.