How Much Is 16.32 Tablespoons of Parmesan (Finely Grated) in Ounces?
16.32 tablespoons of parmesan (finely grated) weighs 2.88 oz. This is based on parmesan (finely grated) having a density of 80g 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 16.32 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16.32 tablespoons of parmesan (finely grated)
- 1 tablespoon of parmesan (finely grated) = 5g
- 16.32 × 5 = 81.6g
- Convert grams to ounces: 81.6 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.88 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Shredded, cubed, and grated cheese all have different weights per cup. Finely grated cheese packs more densely than loosely shredded.
Parmesan (Finely Grated) at Different Amounts
How parmesan (finely grated) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16.32 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16.32 tablespoons of parmesan (finely grated) (81.6g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Parmesan (Finely Grated)
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.18 oz | 0.18 oz | 0.24 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.35 oz | 0.36 oz | 0.48 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.53 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.72 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 0.71 oz | 0.72 oz | 0.95 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 0.88 oz | 0.89 oz | 1.19 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.06 oz | 1.07 oz | 1.43 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 1.41 oz | 1.43 oz | 1.91 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 1.76 oz | 1.79 oz | 2.39 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 2.12 oz | 2.15 oz | 2.86 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 2.82 oz | 2.86 oz | 3.82 oz |
| 16.32 tablespoons | 2.88 oz | 2.92 oz | 3.89 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.