How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Granulated Sugar in Ounces?
5 tablespoons of granulated sugar weighs 2.20 oz. This is based on granulated sugar having a density of 200g 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 granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar = 12.5g
- 5 × 12.5 = 62.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 62.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.20 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sugar is one of the easier dry ingredients to measure by volume because the crystals pack relatively consistently compared to flour or cocoa powder.
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of granulated sugar (62.5g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Granulated Sugar
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.44 oz | 0.45 oz | 0.60 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.88 oz | 0.89 oz | 1.19 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.32 oz | 1.34 oz | 1.79 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.76 oz | 1.79 oz | 2.39 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.20 oz | 2.24 oz | 2.98 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.65 oz | 2.68 oz | 3.58 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.53 oz | 3.58 oz | 4.77 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 4.41 oz | 4.47 oz | 5.96 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 5.29 oz | 5.37 oz | 7.16 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 7.05 oz | 7.16 oz | 9.54 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?
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.