How Much Is 5.27 Tablespoons of Steel Cut Oats in Ounces?
5.27 tablespoons of steel cut oats equals 1.86 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, 5.27 tablespoons of honey would be 3.95 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.27 tablespoons of steel cut oats
- 1 tablespoon of steel cut oats = 10g
- 5.27 × 10 = 52.7g
- Convert grams to ounces: 52.7 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.86 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 (5.27 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.27 tablespoons of steel cut oats (52.7g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).
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 |
| 5.27 tablespoons | 1.86 oz | 1.89 oz | 2.51 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?
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.