How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Raw Sugar in Ounces?
Converting 5 tablespoons of raw sugar to ounces gives 2.20 oz. One tablespoon of raw sugar weighs 12.5g, so 5 tablespoons is 5 × 12.5 = 62.5g (2.20 oz). This conversion is specific to raw sugar because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of raw sugar
- 1 tablespoon of raw sugar = 12.5g
- 5 × 12.5 = 62.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 62.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.20 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Raw sugar weighs 200g per cup. Different sugar types have different densities, so always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Raw Sugar at Different Amounts
How raw sugar scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of raw sugar (62.5g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Raw Sugar
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.44 oz | 0.45 oz | 0.60 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.88 oz | 0.89 oz | 1.19 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.32 oz | 1.34 oz | 1.79 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.76 oz | 1.79 oz | 2.39 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.20 oz | 2.24 oz | 2.98 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.65 oz | 2.68 oz | 3.58 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.53 oz | 3.58 oz | 4.77 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 4.41 oz | 4.47 oz | 5.96 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 5.29 oz | 5.37 oz | 7.16 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 7.05 oz | 7.16 oz | 9.54 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.