How Much Is 1.38 Tablespoons of Corn Syrup in Ounces?
1.38 tablespoons of corn syrup weighs 1.00 oz. This is based on corn syrup having a density of 328g 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 1.38 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.38 tablespoons of corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon of corn syrup = 20.5g
- 1.38 × 20.5 = 28.29g
- Convert grams to ounces: 28.29 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.00 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.
Corn Syrup at Different Amounts
How corn syrup scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.38 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.38 tablespoons of corn syrup (28.29g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
Other Amounts of Corn Syrup
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.72 oz | 0.73 oz | 0.98 oz |
| 1.38 tablespoons | 1.00 oz | 1.01 oz | 1.35 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?
A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.
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.