How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Pearl Barley in Ounces?
16 tablespoons of pearl barley equals 7.05 oz. Pearl barley has a density of 200g per cup (12.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 16 tablespoons of honey would be 11.99 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 tablespoons of pearl barley
- 1 tablespoon of pearl barley = 12.5g
- 16 × 12.5 = 200g
- Convert grams to ounces: 200 ÷ 28.3495 = 7.05 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Pearl barley weigh 200g per cup when dry. Cooked weight per cup will be different.
Pearl Barley at Different Amounts
How pearl barley scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 tablespoons of pearl barley (200g) is close in weight to a large apple (220g).
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?
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.