How Much Is 1.28 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup in Ounces?
1.28 tablespoons of maple syrup weighs 0.88 oz. This is based on maple syrup having a density of 312g 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 1.28 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.28 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup = 19.5g
- 1.28 × 19.5 = 24.96g
- Convert grams to ounces: 24.96 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.88 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring spoon on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Maple Syrup at Different Amounts
How maple syrup scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.28 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.28 tablespoons of maple syrup (24.96g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Maple Syrup
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.69 oz | 0.70 oz | 0.93 oz |
| 1.28 tablespoons | 0.88 oz | 0.89 oz | 1.19 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.38 oz | 1.40 oz | 1.86 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 2.06 oz | 2.09 oz | 2.79 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.75 oz | 2.79 oz | 3.72 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 3.44 oz | 3.49 oz | 4.65 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 4.13 oz | 4.19 oz | 5.58 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 5.50 oz | 5.58 oz | 7.44 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 6.88 oz | 6.98 oz | 9.30 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 8.25 oz | 8.37 oz | 11.16 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 11.01 oz | 11.16 oz | 14.89 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.