How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Lentils in Ounces?
5 tablespoons of lentils weighs 2.12 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 5 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of lentils
- 1 tablespoon of lentils = 12g
- 5 × 12 = 60g
- Convert grams to ounces: 60 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.12 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
These conversions are for dry, uncooked lentils. Cooked legumes absorb water and have a completely different weight per cup.
Lentils at Different Amounts
How lentils scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of lentils (60g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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?
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.