How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Ounces?
16 tablespoons of kosher salt (morton) equals 8.50 oz. Kosher salt (morton) has a density of 241g per cup (15.06g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 16 tablespoons of honey would be 11.99 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 tablespoons of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 tablespoon of kosher salt (morton) = 15.06g
- 16 × 15.06 = 241g
- Convert grams to ounces: 241 ÷ 28.3495 = 8.50 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Kosher salt (morton) weighs 241g per cup. Different kosher salt brands have dramatically different densities - Morton is nearly twice as heavy per volume as Diamond Crystal.
Kosher Salt (Morton) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (morton) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 tablespoons of kosher salt (morton) (241g) is close in weight to a cup of water (237g).
Other Amounts of Kosher Salt (Morton)
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.53 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.72 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.06 oz | 1.08 oz | 1.44 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.59 oz | 1.62 oz | 2.16 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.13 oz | 2.16 oz | 2.87 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.66 oz | 2.69 oz | 3.59 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.19 oz | 3.23 oz | 4.31 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 4.25 oz | 4.31 oz | 5.75 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 5.31 oz | 5.39 oz | 7.19 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 6.38 oz | 6.47 oz | 8.62 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 8.50 oz | 8.62 oz | 11.50 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.