How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Lentils in Ounces?
1 tablespoon of lentils weighs 0.42 oz. This is based on lentils having a density of 192g 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 1 tablespoon.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of lentils
- 1 tablespoon of lentils = 12g
- 1 × 12 = 12g
- Convert grams to ounces: 12 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.42 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Lentils are dense at 192g per cup. Pour them into the measuring spoon and level off without shaking, which settles the beans and increases the weight.
Lentils at Different Amounts
How lentils scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 tablespoon of lentils (12g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Lentils
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.42 oz | 0.43 oz | 0.57 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.85 oz | 0.86 oz | 1.15 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.27 oz | 1.29 oz | 1.72 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.69 oz | 1.72 oz | 2.29 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.12 oz | 2.15 oz | 2.86 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.54 oz | 2.58 oz | 3.44 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.39 oz | 3.44 oz | 4.58 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 4.23 oz | 4.29 oz | 5.73 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 5.08 oz | 5.15 oz | 6.87 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 6.77 oz | 6.87 oz | 9.16 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.