How Much Is 8 Tablespoons of Coconut Sugar in Ounces?
8 tablespoons of coconut sugar weighs 3.17 oz. This is based on coconut sugar having a density of 180g 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 8 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 tablespoons of coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar = 11.25g
- 8 × 11.25 = 90g
- Convert grams to ounces: 90 ÷ 28.3495 = 3.17 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Coconut sugar weighs 180g per cup. Different sugar types have different densities, so always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Coconut Sugar at Different Amounts
How coconut sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (8 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8 tablespoons of coconut sugar (90g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
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?
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.