How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Mayonnaise in Ounces?
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise weighs 0.97 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 2 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise = 13.75g
- 2 × 13.75 = 27.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 27.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.97 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 (2 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise (27.5g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
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 |
| 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?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.