How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Ricotta in Ounces?
1 tablespoon of ricotta weighs 0.54 oz. This is based on ricotta having a density of 246g 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 1 tablespoon.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of ricotta
- 1 tablespoon of ricotta = 15.38g
- 1 × 15.38 = 15.38g
- Convert grams to ounces: 15.38 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.54 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ricotta should be at room temperature for accurate volume measurement. Cold ricotta holds air pockets that change the weight.
Ricotta at Different Amounts
How ricotta scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Ricotta
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.54 oz | 0.55 oz | 0.73 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.08 oz | 1.10 oz | 1.47 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.63 oz | 1.65 oz | 2.20 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.17 oz | 2.20 oz | 2.93 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.71 oz | 2.75 oz | 3.67 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.25 oz | 3.30 oz | 4.40 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 4.34 oz | 4.40 oz | 5.87 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 5.42 oz | 5.50 oz | 7.34 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 6.51 oz | 6.60 oz | 8.80 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 8.68 oz | 8.80 oz | 11.74 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.
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.