How Much Is 20 Tablespoons of Steel Cut Oats in Ounces?
20 tablespoons of steel cut oats weighs 7.05 oz. This is based on steel cut oats having a density of 160g 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 20 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 20 tablespoons of steel cut oats
- 1 tablespoon of steel cut oats = 10g
- 20 × 10 = 200g
- Convert grams to ounces: 200 ÷ 28.3495 = 7.05 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Steel cut oats weigh 160g per cup. Always match the oat type your recipe specifies.
Steel Cut Oats at Different Amounts
How steel cut oats scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (20 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20 tablespoons of steel cut oats (200g) is close in weight to a large apple (220g).
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 |
| 20 tablespoons | 7.05 oz | 7.16 oz | 9.54 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.