How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Parmesan (Finely Grated) in Ounces?
3 tablespoons of parmesan (finely grated) weighs 0.53 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 3 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 tablespoons of parmesan (finely grated)
- 1 tablespoon of parmesan (finely grated) = 5g
- 3 × 5 = 15g
- Convert grams to ounces: 15 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.53 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Always shred or grate cheese before measuring by volume. A cup of block cheese weighs much more than a cup of shredded.
Parmesan (Finely Grated) at Different Amounts
How parmesan (finely grated) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
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 |
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.