How Much Is 17.31 Tablespoons of Tomato Paste in Ounces?
17.31 tablespoons of tomato paste weighs 10.00 oz. This is based on tomato paste having a density of 262g 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 17.31 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 17.31 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste = 16.38g
- 17.31 × 16.38 = 283.45g
- Convert grams to ounces: 283.45 ÷ 28.3495 = 10.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ripeness affects density. Riper fruit mashes more smoothly and packs more densely per cup than firmer fruit. Weigh for the most consistent results.
Tomato Paste at Different Amounts
How tomato paste scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (17.31 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 17.31 tablespoons of tomato paste (283.45g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).
Other Amounts of Tomato Paste
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.58 oz | 0.59 oz | 0.78 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.16 oz | 1.17 oz | 1.56 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.73 oz | 1.76 oz | 2.34 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.31 oz | 2.34 oz | 3.12 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.89 oz | 2.93 oz | 3.91 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.47 oz | 3.52 oz | 4.69 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 4.62 oz | 4.69 oz | 6.25 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 5.78 oz | 5.86 oz | 7.81 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 6.93 oz | 7.03 oz | 9.37 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 9.24 oz | 9.37 oz | 12.50 oz |
| 17.31 tablespoons | 10.00 oz | 10.14 oz | 13.52 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.