How Much Is 3.73 Tablespoons of Egg Whites in Ounces?
3.73 tablespoons of egg whites weighs 2.00 oz. This is based on egg whites having a density of 243g 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 3.73 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3.73 tablespoons of egg whites
- 1 tablespoon of egg whites = 15.19g
- 3.73 × 15.19 = 56.65g
- Convert grams to ounces: 56.65 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
A whole large egg without shell weighs about 50g. When separating eggs for a recipe, weigh the whites and yolks individually for the most accurate results.
Egg Whites at Different Amounts
How egg whites scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3.73 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3.73 tablespoons of egg whites (56.65g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Egg Whites
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.54 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.72 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.07 oz | 1.09 oz | 1.45 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.61 oz | 1.63 oz | 2.17 oz |
| 3.73 tablespoons | 2.00 oz | 2.03 oz | 2.70 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.14 oz | 2.17 oz | 2.90 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.68 oz | 2.72 oz | 3.62 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.21 oz | 3.26 oz | 4.35 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 4.29 oz | 4.35 oz | 5.80 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 5.36 oz | 5.43 oz | 7.25 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 6.43 oz | 6.52 oz | 8.70 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 8.57 oz | 8.70 oz | 11.59 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.