How Much Is 1.85 Tablespoons of Pumpkin Puree in Ounces?
1.85 tablespoons of pumpkin puree equals 1.00 oz. Pumpkin puree has a density of 245g per cup (15.31g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1.85 tablespoons of honey would be 1.39 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.85 tablespoons of pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree = 15.31g
- 1.85 × 15.31 = 28.33g
- Convert grams to ounces: 28.33 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Pumpkin puree is commonly used as a fat or egg substitute in baking. When substituting, convert by weight for accuracy.
Pumpkin Puree at Different Amounts
How pumpkin puree scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.85 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.85 tablespoons of pumpkin puree (28.33g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
Other Amounts of Pumpkin Puree
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.54 oz | 0.55 oz | 0.73 oz |
| 1.85 tablespoons | 1.00 oz | 1.01 oz | 1.35 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.08 oz | 1.10 oz | 1.46 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.62 oz | 1.64 oz | 2.19 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.16 oz | 2.19 oz | 2.92 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.70 oz | 2.74 oz | 3.65 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.24 oz | 3.29 oz | 4.38 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 4.32 oz | 4.38 oz | 5.84 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 5.40 oz | 5.48 oz | 7.31 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 6.48 oz | 6.57 oz | 8.77 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 8.64 oz | 8.77 oz | 11.69 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?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.