How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Corn Syrup in Ounces?
3 tablespoons of corn syrup weighs 2.17 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 3 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 tablespoons of corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon of corn syrup = 20.5g
- 3 × 20.5 = 61.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 61.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.17 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 (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 tablespoons of corn syrup (61.5g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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?
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.