How Much Is 4 Tablespoons of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Ounces?
4 tablespoons of kosher salt (morton) equals 2.13 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, 4 tablespoons of honey would be 3.00 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 tablespoons of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 tablespoon of kosher salt (morton) = 15.06g
- 4 × 15.06 = 60.25g
- Convert grams to ounces: 60.25 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.13 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If substituting one salt type for another, convert by weight (grams) rather than volume to keep the salinity correct.
Kosher Salt (Morton) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (morton) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (4 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 4 tablespoons of kosher salt (morton) (60.25g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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?
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.