How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Peanuts in Ounces?
5 tablespoons of peanuts equals 1.61 oz. Peanuts has a density of 146g per cup (9.13g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 5 tablespoons of honey would be 3.75 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of peanuts
- 1 tablespoon of peanuts = 9.13g
- 5 × 9.13 = 45.63g
- Convert grams to ounces: 45.63 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.61 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
When a recipe says "1 cup nuts, chopped" vs "1 cup chopped nuts," the first means measure whole then chop. The second means chop first then measure. The weight difference can be significant.
Peanuts at Different Amounts
How peanuts scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of peanuts (45.63g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Peanuts
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.32 oz | 0.33 oz | 0.44 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.64 oz | 0.65 oz | 0.87 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.97 oz | 0.98 oz | 1.31 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.29 oz | 1.31 oz | 1.74 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.61 oz | 1.63 oz | 2.18 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.93 oz | 1.96 oz | 2.61 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.57 oz | 2.61 oz | 3.48 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.22 oz | 3.27 oz | 4.35 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.86 oz | 3.92 oz | 5.22 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 5.15 oz | 5.22 oz | 6.97 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?
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.