How Much Is 2.67 Tablespoons of Quinoa in Ounces?
2.67 tablespoons of quinoa weighs 1.00 oz. This is based on quinoa having a density of 170g 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 2.67 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.67 tablespoons of quinoa
- 1 tablespoon of quinoa = 10.63g
- 2.67 × 10.63 = 28.37g
- Convert grams to ounces: 28.37 ÷ 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
Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.
Quinoa at Different Amounts
How quinoa scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2.67 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.67 tablespoons of quinoa (28.37g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
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 |
| 2.67 tablespoons | 1.00 oz | 1.02 oz | 1.35 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?
A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.
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.