How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Corn Syrup in Ounces?
1 tablespoon of corn syrup equals 0.72 oz. Corn syrup has a density of 328g per cup (20.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 tablespoon of honey would be 0.75 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon of corn syrup = 20.5g
- 1 × 20.5 = 20.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 20.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.72 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.
Corn Syrup at Different Amounts
How corn syrup scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 tablespoon of corn syrup (20.5g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Corn Syrup
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.72 oz | 0.73 oz | 0.98 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.45 oz | 1.47 oz | 1.96 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 2.17 oz | 2.20 oz | 2.93 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.89 oz | 2.93 oz | 3.91 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 3.62 oz | 3.67 oz | 4.89 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 4.34 oz | 4.40 oz | 5.87 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 5.78 oz | 5.87 oz | 7.82 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 7.23 oz | 7.34 oz | 9.78 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 8.68 oz | 8.80 oz | 11.74 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 11.57 oz | 11.74 oz | 15.65 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.