How Much Is 8 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup in Ounces?
Converting 8 tablespoons of maple syrup to ounces gives 5.50 oz. One tablespoon of maple syrup weighs 19.5g, so 8 tablespoons is 8 × 19.5 = 156g (5.50 oz). This conversion is specific to maple syrup because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup = 19.5g
- 8 × 19.5 = 156g
- Convert grams to ounces: 156 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.50 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 (8 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8 tablespoons of maple syrup (156g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
Other Amounts of Maple Syrup
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.69 oz | 0.70 oz | 0.93 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?
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?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.