How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Table Salt in Ounces?
2 tablespoons of table salt equals 1.27 oz. Table salt has a density of 288g per cup (18g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2 tablespoons of honey would be 1.50 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 tablespoons of table salt
- 1 tablespoon of table salt = 18g
- 2 × 18 = 36g
- Convert grams to ounces: 36 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.27 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If substituting table salt for kosher salt by volume, use roughly half the amount. For precision, convert by weight (grams) instead.
Table Salt at Different Amounts
How table salt scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2 tablespoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Table Salt
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.63 oz | 0.64 oz | 0.86 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.27 oz | 1.29 oz | 1.72 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.90 oz | 1.93 oz | 2.58 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.54 oz | 2.58 oz | 3.44 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 3.17 oz | 3.22 oz | 4.29 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.81 oz | 3.86 oz | 5.15 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 5.08 oz | 5.15 oz | 6.87 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 6.35 oz | 6.44 oz | 8.59 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 7.62 oz | 7.73 oz | 10.31 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 10.16 oz | 10.31 oz | 13.74 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?
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.