How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Garlic Powder in Ounces?
5 tablespoons of garlic powder weighs 1.71 oz. This is based on garlic powder having a density of 155g 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 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder = 9.69g
- 5 × 9.69 = 48.44g
- Convert grams to ounces: 48.44 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.71 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most accurate results, weigh garlic powder on a kitchen scale. At small quantities, even slight over-measuring can overpower a dish.
Garlic Powder at Different Amounts
How garlic powder scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of garlic powder (48.44g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).
Other Amounts of Garlic Powder
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.34 oz | 0.35 oz | 0.46 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.68 oz | 0.69 oz | 0.92 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.03 oz | 1.04 oz | 1.39 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.37 oz | 1.39 oz | 1.85 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.71 oz | 1.73 oz | 2.31 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.05 oz | 2.08 oz | 2.77 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.73 oz | 2.77 oz | 3.70 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.42 oz | 3.47 oz | 4.62 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 4.10 oz | 4.16 oz | 5.55 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 5.47 oz | 5.55 oz | 7.39 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.