How Much Is 45 Tablespoons of Dried Cranberries in Ounces?
Converting 45 tablespoons of dried cranberries to ounces gives 11.90 oz. One tablespoon of dried cranberries weighs 7.5g, so 45 tablespoons is 45 × 7.5 = 337.5g (11.90 oz). This conversion is specific to dried cranberries because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 45 tablespoons of dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon of dried cranberries = 7.5g
- 45 × 7.5 = 337.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 337.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 11.90 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 (45 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 45 tablespoons of dried cranberries (337.5g) is close in weight to a can of soda (355g).
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 |
| 45 tablespoons | 11.90 oz | 12.08 oz | 16.10 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?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.