How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Quinoa in Ounces?
Converting 1 tablespoon of quinoa to ounces gives 0.37 oz. One tablespoon of quinoa weighs 10.63g (0.37 oz). This conversion is specific to quinoa because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of quinoa
- 1 tablespoon of quinoa = 10.63g
- 1 × 10.63 = 10.63g
- Convert grams to ounces: 10.63 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.37 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Quinoa weigh 170g per cup when dry. Cooked weight per cup will be different.
Quinoa at Different Amounts
How quinoa scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 tablespoon of quinoa (10.63g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Quinoa
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.37 oz | 0.38 oz | 0.51 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.75 oz | 0.76 oz | 1.01 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.12 oz | 1.14 oz | 1.52 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.50 oz | 1.52 oz | 2.03 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.87 oz | 1.90 oz | 2.53 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.25 oz | 2.28 oz | 3.04 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.00 oz | 3.04 oz | 4.06 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.75 oz | 3.80 oz | 5.07 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 4.50 oz | 4.56 oz | 6.08 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 6.00 oz | 6.08 oz | 8.11 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?
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.