How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Steel Cut Oats in Ounces?
16 tablespoons of steel cut oats equals 5.64 oz. Steel cut oats has a density of 160g per cup (10g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 16 tablespoons of honey would be 11.99 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 tablespoons of steel cut oats
- 1 tablespoon of steel cut oats = 10g
- 16 × 10 = 160g
- Convert grams to ounces: 160 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.64 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.
Steel Cut Oats at Different Amounts
How steel cut oats scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 tablespoons of steel cut oats (160g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
Other Amounts of Steel Cut Oats
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.35 oz | 0.36 oz | 0.48 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.71 oz | 0.72 oz | 0.95 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.06 oz | 1.07 oz | 1.43 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.41 oz | 1.43 oz | 1.91 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.76 oz | 1.79 oz | 2.39 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.12 oz | 2.15 oz | 2.86 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.82 oz | 2.86 oz | 3.82 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.53 oz | 3.58 oz | 4.77 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 4.23 oz | 4.29 oz | 5.73 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 5.64 oz | 5.73 oz | 7.63 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.
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.