How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Mayonnaise in Ounces?
Converting 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise to ounces gives 1.46 oz. One tablespoon of mayonnaise weighs 13.75g, so 3 tablespoons is 3 × 13.75 = 41.25g (1.46 oz). This conversion is specific to mayonnaise because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise = 13.75g
- 3 × 13.75 = 41.25g
- Convert grams to ounces: 41.25 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.46 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most accurate results, weigh mayonnaise on a kitchen scale. Thick spreads can vary by 5-10% depending on how firmly they are packed.
Mayonnaise at Different Amounts
How mayonnaise scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise (41.25g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
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?
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.