How Much Is 5.29 Tablespoons of Potatoes (Diced) in Ounces?
5.29 tablespoons of potatoes (diced) weighs 1.75 oz. This is based on potatoes (diced) having a density of 150g 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 5.29 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.29 tablespoons of potatoes (diced)
- 1 tablespoon of potatoes (diced) = 9.38g
- 5.29 × 9.38 = 49.59g
- Convert grams to ounces: 49.59 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.75 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
The weight of diced produce per cup depends on how finely it is cut. Smaller dice packs more tightly and weighs more per cup than large chunks.
Potatoes (Diced) at Different Amounts
How potatoes (diced) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5.29 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.29 tablespoons of potatoes (diced) (49.59g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).
Other Amounts of Potatoes (Diced)
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.33 oz | 0.34 oz | 0.45 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.66 oz | 0.67 oz | 0.89 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.99 oz | 1.01 oz | 1.34 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.32 oz | 1.34 oz | 1.79 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.65 oz | 1.68 oz | 2.24 oz |
| 5.29 tablespoons | 1.75 oz | 1.77 oz | 2.37 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.98 oz | 2.01 oz | 2.68 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.65 oz | 2.68 oz | 3.58 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.31 oz | 3.35 oz | 4.47 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.97 oz | 4.03 oz | 5.37 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 5.29 oz | 5.37 oz | 7.16 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.