How Much Is 10.31 Tablespoons of Mayonnaise in Ounces?
10.31 tablespoons of mayonnaise weighs 5.00 oz. This is based on mayonnaise having a density of 220g 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 10.31 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 10.31 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise = 13.75g
- 10.31 × 13.75 = 141.76g
- Convert grams to ounces: 141.76 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Mayonnaise weighs 220g per cup. Low-fat and regular mayonnaise have slightly different densities.
Mayonnaise at Different Amounts
How mayonnaise scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (10.31 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 10.31 tablespoons of mayonnaise (141.76g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
Other Amounts of Mayonnaise
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.49 oz | 0.49 oz | 0.66 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.97 oz | 0.98 oz | 1.31 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.46 oz | 1.48 oz | 1.97 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.94 oz | 1.97 oz | 2.62 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.43 oz | 2.46 oz | 3.28 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.91 oz | 2.95 oz | 3.94 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.88 oz | 3.94 oz | 5.25 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 4.85 oz | 4.92 oz | 6.56 oz |
| 10.31 tablespoons | 5.00 oz | 5.07 oz | 6.76 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 5.82 oz | 5.90 oz | 7.87 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 7.76 oz | 7.87 oz | 10.50 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.
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.