How Much Is 8 Tablespoons of Margarine in Ounces?
8 tablespoons of margarine weighs 4.00 oz. This is based on margarine having a density of 227g 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 8 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 tablespoons of margarine
- 1 tablespoon of margarine = 14.19g
- 8 × 14.19 = 113.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 113.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 4.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Tub margarine should be spooned into the measuring spoon and leveled off. It is softer than stick margarine and packs differently.
Margarine at Different Amounts
How margarine scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (8 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8 tablespoons of margarine (113.5g) is close in weight to a bar of soap (113g).
Other Amounts of Margarine
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.50 oz | 0.51 oz | 0.68 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.00 oz | 1.02 oz | 1.35 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.50 oz | 1.52 oz | 2.03 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.00 oz | 2.03 oz | 2.71 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.50 oz | 2.54 oz | 3.38 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.00 oz | 3.05 oz | 4.06 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 4.00 oz | 4.06 oz | 5.42 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 5.00 oz | 5.08 oz | 6.77 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 6.01 oz | 6.09 oz | 8.12 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 8.01 oz | 8.12 oz | 10.83 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?
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.