How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Coconut Sugar in Ounces?
3 tablespoons of coconut sugar equals 1.19 oz. Coconut sugar has a density of 180g per cup (11.25g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 3 tablespoons of honey would be 2.25 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 tablespoons of coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar = 11.25g
- 3 × 11.25 = 33.75g
- Convert grams to ounces: 33.75 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.19 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sugar is one of the easier dry ingredients to measure by volume because the crystals pack relatively consistently compared to flour or cocoa powder.
Coconut Sugar at Different Amounts
How coconut sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 tablespoons of coconut sugar (33.75g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).
Other Amounts of Coconut Sugar
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.40 oz | 0.40 oz | 0.54 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.79 oz | 0.81 oz | 1.07 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.19 oz | 1.21 oz | 1.61 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.59 oz | 1.61 oz | 2.15 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.98 oz | 2.01 oz | 2.68 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.38 oz | 2.42 oz | 3.22 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.17 oz | 3.22 oz | 4.29 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.97 oz | 4.03 oz | 5.37 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 4.76 oz | 4.83 oz | 6.44 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 6.35 oz | 6.44 oz | 8.59 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.