How Much Is 6 Tablespoons of Mayonnaise in Ounces?
6 tablespoons of mayonnaise weighs 2.91 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 6 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 6 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise = 13.75g
- 6 × 13.75 = 82.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 82.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.91 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Mayonnaise should be spooned into the measuring spoon and leveled off. Do not scoop directly from the jar, which traps air.
Mayonnaise at Different Amounts
How mayonnaise scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (6 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 6 tablespoons of mayonnaise (82.5g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
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?
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?
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.