How Much Is 5.56 Tablespoons of Cream of Tartar in Ounces?
5.56 tablespoons of cream of tartar weighs 1.77 oz. This is based on cream of tartar having a density of 144g 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 5.56 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.56 tablespoons of cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar = 9g
- 5.56 × 9 = 50.04g
- Convert grams to ounces: 50.04 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.77 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Cream of tartar can clump or settle during storage. Stir or sift before measuring by volume for consistent results.
Cream of Tartar at Different Amounts
How cream of tartar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5.56 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.56 tablespoons of cream of tartar (50.04g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).
Other Amounts of Cream of Tartar
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.32 oz | 0.32 oz | 0.43 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.63 oz | 0.64 oz | 0.86 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.95 oz | 0.97 oz | 1.29 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.27 oz | 1.29 oz | 1.72 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.59 oz | 1.61 oz | 2.15 oz |
| 5.56 tablespoons | 1.77 oz | 1.79 oz | 2.39 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.90 oz | 1.93 oz | 2.58 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.54 oz | 2.58 oz | 3.44 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.17 oz | 3.22 oz | 4.29 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.81 oz | 3.86 oz | 5.15 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 5.08 oz | 5.15 oz | 6.87 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.