How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Cooking Wine in Ounces?
3 tablespoons of cooking wine equals 1.53 oz. Cooking wine has a density of 232g per cup (14.5g 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 cooking wine
- 1 tablespoon of cooking wine = 14.5g
- 3 × 14.5 = 43.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 43.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.53 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring spoon on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Cooking Wine at Different Amounts
How cooking wine scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 tablespoons of cooking wine (43.5g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Cooking Wine
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.51 oz | 0.52 oz | 0.69 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.02 oz | 1.04 oz | 1.38 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.53 oz | 1.56 oz | 2.08 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.05 oz | 2.08 oz | 2.77 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.56 oz | 2.59 oz | 3.46 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.07 oz | 3.11 oz | 4.15 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 4.09 oz | 4.15 oz | 5.53 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 5.11 oz | 5.19 oz | 6.92 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 6.14 oz | 6.23 oz | 8.30 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 8.18 oz | 8.30 oz | 11.07 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.