How Much Is 1.1 Tablespoons of Raisins in Ounces?
1.1 tablespoons of raisins equals 0.35 oz. Raisins has a density of 145g per cup (9.06g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1.1 tablespoons of honey would be 0.82 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.1 tablespoons of raisins
- 1 tablespoon of raisins = 9.06g
- 1.1 × 9.06 = 9.97g
- Convert grams to ounces: 9.97 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.35 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
To prevent dried fruit from sinking in batter, toss it with a tablespoon of flour before folding in. This does not affect the weight measurement.
Raisins at Different Amounts
How raisins scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.1 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.1 tablespoons of raisins (9.97g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Raisins
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.32 oz | 0.32 oz | 0.43 oz |
| 1.1 tablespoons | 0.35 oz | 0.36 oz | 0.48 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.64 oz | 0.65 oz | 0.86 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.96 oz | 0.97 oz | 1.30 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.28 oz | 1.30 oz | 1.73 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.60 oz | 1.62 oz | 2.16 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.92 oz | 1.95 oz | 2.59 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.56 oz | 2.59 oz | 3.46 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.20 oz | 3.24 oz | 4.32 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.84 oz | 3.89 oz | 5.19 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 5.11 oz | 5.19 oz | 6.92 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.