How Much Is 17.45 Tablespoons of Powdered Sugar in Ounces?
17.45 tablespoons of powdered sugar equals 4.62 oz. Powdered sugar has a density of 120g per cup (7.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 17.45 tablespoons of honey would be 13.08 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 17.45 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar = 7.5g
- 17.45 × 7.5 = 130.88g
- Convert grams to ounces: 130.88 ÷ 28.3495 = 4.62 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Powdered sugar settles significantly during storage. Sifted powdered sugar weighs about 100g per cup compared to 120g unsifted - check whether your recipe means sifted or unsifted.
Powdered Sugar at Different Amounts
How powdered sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (17.45 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 17.45 tablespoons of powdered sugar (130.88g) is close in weight to a small apple (130g).
Other Amounts of Powdered Sugar
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.26 oz | 0.27 oz | 0.36 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.53 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.72 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.79 oz | 0.81 oz | 1.07 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.06 oz | 1.07 oz | 1.43 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.32 oz | 1.34 oz | 1.79 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.59 oz | 1.61 oz | 2.15 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.12 oz | 2.15 oz | 2.86 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 2.65 oz | 2.68 oz | 3.58 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.17 oz | 3.22 oz | 4.29 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 4.23 oz | 4.29 oz | 5.73 oz |
| 17.45 tablespoons | 4.62 oz | 4.68 oz | 6.24 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?
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.