How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Cream Cheese in Ounces?
1 tablespoon of cream cheese weighs 0.51 oz. This is based on cream cheese having a density of 232g 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 tablespoon.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon of cream cheese = 14.5g
- 1 × 14.5 = 14.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 14.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.51 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Cream cheese weighs 232g per cup. For small amounts, weighing on a scale is more reliable than spooning into a measuring spoon.
Cream Cheese at Different Amounts
How cream cheese scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Cream Cheese
| 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.