How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Soy Sauce in Ounces?
5 tablespoons of soy sauce weighs 2.81 oz. This is based on soy sauce having a density of 255g 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 5 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce = 15.94g
- 5 × 15.94 = 79.69g
- Convert grams to ounces: 79.69 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.81 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring spoon on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Soy Sauce at Different Amounts
How soy sauce scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Soy Sauce
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.56 oz | 0.57 oz | 0.76 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.12 oz | 1.14 oz | 1.52 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.69 oz | 1.71 oz | 2.28 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.25 oz | 2.28 oz | 3.04 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.81 oz | 2.85 oz | 3.80 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.37 oz | 3.42 oz | 4.56 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 4.50 oz | 4.56 oz | 6.08 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 5.62 oz | 5.70 oz | 7.60 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 6.75 oz | 6.84 oz | 9.12 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 8.99 oz | 9.12 oz | 12.17 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.