How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter in Ounces?
2 tablespoons of peanut butter weighs 1.14 oz. This is based on peanut butter having a density of 258g 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 2 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter = 16.13g
- 2 × 16.13 = 32.25g
- Convert grams to ounces: 32.25 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.14 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Peanut butter should be stirred before measuring if the oil has separated. An unmixed jar will give inconsistent measurements.
Peanut Butter at Different Amounts
How peanut butter scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (32.25g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).
Other Amounts of Peanut Butter
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.57 oz | 0.58 oz | 0.77 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.14 oz | 1.15 oz | 1.54 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.71 oz | 1.73 oz | 2.31 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.28 oz | 2.31 oz | 3.08 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.84 oz | 2.88 oz | 3.85 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.41 oz | 3.46 oz | 4.62 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 4.55 oz | 4.62 oz | 6.15 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 5.69 oz | 5.77 oz | 7.69 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 6.83 oz | 6.92 oz | 9.23 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 9.10 oz | 9.23 oz | 12.31 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?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.