How Much Is 8 Tablespoons of Powdered Sugar in Ounces?
8 tablespoons of powdered sugar weighs 2.12 oz. This is based on powdered sugar having a density of 120g 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 8 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar = 7.5g
- 8 × 7.5 = 60g
- Convert grams to ounces: 60 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.12 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Powdered sugar dissolves faster than granulated, making it ideal for frostings and glazes. Weight is the most reliable way to measure it consistently.
Powdered Sugar at Different Amounts
How powdered sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (8 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8 tablespoons of powdered sugar (60g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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 |
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?
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.