How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Raisins in Ounces?
16 tablespoons of raisins weighs 5.11 oz. This is based on raisins having a density of 145g 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 16 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 tablespoons of raisins
- 1 tablespoon of raisins = 9.06g
- 16 × 9.06 = 145g
- Convert grams to ounces: 145 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.11 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 (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 tablespoons of raisins (145g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
Other Amounts of Raisins
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.32 oz | 0.32 oz | 0.43 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?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.