How Much Is 8.33 Tablespoons of Ginger (Ground) in Ounces?
8.33 tablespoons of ginger (ground) weighs 1.76 oz. This is based on ginger (ground) having a density of 96g 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 8.33 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8.33 tablespoons of ginger (ground)
- 1 tablespoon of ginger (ground) = 6g
- 8.33 × 6 = 49.98g
- Convert grams to ounces: 49.98 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.76 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 ginger (ground) on a kitchen scale. At small quantities, even slight over-measuring can overpower a dish.
Ginger (Ground) at Different Amounts
How ginger (ground) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (8.33 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8.33 tablespoons of ginger (ground) (49.98g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).
Other Amounts of Ginger (Ground)
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.21 oz | 0.21 oz | 0.29 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.42 oz | 0.43 oz | 0.57 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.63 oz | 0.64 oz | 0.86 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 0.85 oz | 0.86 oz | 1.15 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.06 oz | 1.07 oz | 1.43 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.27 oz | 1.29 oz | 1.72 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 1.69 oz | 1.72 oz | 2.29 oz |
| 8.33 tablespoons | 1.76 oz | 1.79 oz | 2.38 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 2.12 oz | 2.15 oz | 2.86 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 2.54 oz | 2.58 oz | 3.44 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 3.39 oz | 3.44 oz | 4.58 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.
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.