How Much Is 20 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil in Ounces?
20 tablespoons of coconut oil weighs 9.61 oz. This is based on coconut oil having a density of 218g 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 20 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 20 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil = 13.63g
- 20 × 13.63 = 272.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 272.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 9.61 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Liquid densities vary: oils weigh less per cup than water, while syrups and honey weigh more. This is why ingredient-specific conversions matter even for liquids.
Coconut Oil at Different Amounts
How coconut oil scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (20 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20 tablespoons of coconut oil (272.5g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).
Other Amounts of Coconut Oil
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.48 oz | 0.49 oz | 0.65 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.96 oz | 0.98 oz | 1.30 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.44 oz | 1.46 oz | 1.95 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.92 oz | 1.95 oz | 2.60 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.40 oz | 2.44 oz | 3.25 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.88 oz | 2.93 oz | 3.90 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.84 oz | 3.90 oz | 5.20 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 4.81 oz | 4.88 oz | 6.50 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 5.77 oz | 5.85 oz | 7.80 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 7.69 oz | 7.80 oz | 10.40 oz |
| 20 tablespoons | 9.61 oz | 9.75 oz | 13.00 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.