How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Pearl Barley in Ounces?
1 tablespoon of pearl barley weighs 0.44 oz. This is based on pearl barley having a density of 200g 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 1 tablespoon.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of pearl barley
- 1 tablespoon of pearl barley = 12.5g
- 1 × 12.5 = 12.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 12.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.44 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.
Pearl Barley at Different Amounts
How pearl barley scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 tablespoon of pearl barley (12.5g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Pearl Barley
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.44 oz | 0.45 oz | 0.60 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.88 oz | 0.89 oz | 1.19 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.32 oz | 1.34 oz | 1.79 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.76 oz | 1.79 oz | 2.39 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.20 oz | 2.24 oz | 2.98 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.65 oz | 2.68 oz | 3.58 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.53 oz | 3.58 oz | 4.77 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 4.41 oz | 4.47 oz | 5.96 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 5.29 oz | 5.37 oz | 7.16 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 7.05 oz | 7.16 oz | 9.54 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?
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.