How Much Is 47.42 Tablespoons of Couscous in Ounces?
47.42 tablespoons of couscous equals 18.09 oz. Couscous has a density of 173g per cup (10.81g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 47.42 tablespoons of honey would be 35.54 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 47.42 tablespoons of couscous
- 1 tablespoon of couscous = 10.81g
- 47.42 × 10.81 = 512.73g
- Convert grams to ounces: 512.73 ÷ 28.3495 = 18.09 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Couscous weigh 173g per cup when dry. Cooked weight per cup will be different.
Couscous at Different Amounts
How couscous scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (47.42 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 47.42 tablespoons of couscous (512.73g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).
Other Amounts of Couscous
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.38 oz | 0.39 oz | 0.52 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.76 oz | 0.77 oz | 1.03 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.14 oz | 1.16 oz | 1.55 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.53 oz | 1.55 oz | 2.06 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.91 oz | 1.93 oz | 2.58 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.29 oz | 2.32 oz | 3.10 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.05 oz | 3.10 oz | 4.13 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.81 oz | 3.87 oz | 5.16 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 4.58 oz | 4.64 oz | 6.19 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 6.10 oz | 6.19 oz | 8.25 oz |
| 47.42 tablespoons | 18.09 oz | 18.35 oz | 24.46 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.