How Much Is 28 Tablespoons of Dried Cranberries in Ounces?
28 tablespoons of dried cranberries equals 7.41 oz. Dried cranberries has a density of 120g per cup (7.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 28 tablespoons of honey would be 20.99 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 28 tablespoons of dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon of dried cranberries = 7.5g
- 28 × 7.5 = 210g
- Convert grams to ounces: 210 ÷ 28.3495 = 7.41 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
To prevent dried fruit from sinking in batter, toss it with a tablespoon of flour before folding in. This does not affect the weight measurement.
Dried Cranberries at Different Amounts
How dried cranberries scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (28 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 28 tablespoons of dried cranberries (210g) is close in weight to a large apple (220g).
Other Amounts of Dried Cranberries
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.26 oz | 0.27 oz | 0.36 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.53 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.72 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.79 oz | 0.81 oz | 1.07 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.06 oz | 1.07 oz | 1.43 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.32 oz | 1.34 oz | 1.79 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.59 oz | 1.61 oz | 2.15 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.12 oz | 2.15 oz | 2.86 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 2.65 oz | 2.68 oz | 3.58 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.17 oz | 3.22 oz | 4.29 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 4.23 oz | 4.29 oz | 5.73 oz |
| 28 tablespoons | 7.41 oz | 7.51 oz | 10.02 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?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.