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How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil in Ounces?

Converting 1 tablespoon of olive oil to ounces gives 0.48 oz. One tablespoon of olive oil weighs 13.5g (0.48 oz). This conversion is specific to olive oil because each ingredient has a different density.

1 tablespoon of olive oil
=
0.48oz
Result using all tablespoon standards info
0.48 oz (US) 0.48 oz (Metric Tablespoon) 0.64 oz (Australian Tablespoon)
1 tablespoon of olive oil is also
0.48

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 13.5g/tbsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  2. 1 tablespoon of olive oil = 13.5g
  3. 1 × 13.5 = 13.5g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 13.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.48 oz

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

For liquids, place your measuring spoon on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.

Olive Oil at Different Amounts

How olive oil scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.

1 tbsp0.48 oz2 tbsp0.95 oz3 tbsp1.43 oz4 tbsp1.90 oz5 tbsp2.38 oz6 tbsp2.86 oz8 tbsp3.81 oz10 tbsp4.76 oz

For reference, 1 tablespoon of olive oil (13.5g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).

Other Amounts of Olive Oil

Tablespoons US Ounces Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
1 tablespoon 0.48 oz 0.48 oz 0.64 oz
2 tablespoons 0.95 oz 0.97 oz 1.29 oz
3 tablespoons 1.43 oz 1.45 oz 1.93 oz
4 tablespoons 1.90 oz 1.93 oz 2.58 oz
5 tablespoons 2.38 oz 2.42 oz 3.22 oz
6 tablespoons 2.86 oz 2.90 oz 3.86 oz
8 tablespoons 3.81 oz 3.86 oz 5.15 oz
10 tablespoons 4.76 oz 4.83 oz 6.44 oz
12 tablespoons 5.71 oz 5.80 oz 7.73 oz
16 tablespoons 7.62 oz 7.73 oz 10.31 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?

Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 0.48 oz, based on olive oil having a density of 216g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 13.5 (grams per tablespoon for olive oil), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 1 tablespoon: 1 × 13.5 = 13.5g, then 13.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.48 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh olive oil on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, use a liquid measuring spoon on a flat surface and read the level at eye height.
Temperature has a minimal effect on most cooking liquids. The density of olive oil changes slightly with temperature, but the difference is usually less than 1-2% between refrigerator and room temperature. This conversion assumes room temperature.
Reverse the conversion: 0.48 oz × 28.3495 = 13.5g, then 13.5g ÷ 13.5 = 1 tablespoon. Or use the Ounces to Tablespoons converter.