How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Vegetable Oil in Ounces?
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil equals 0.48 oz. Vegetable oil has a density of 218g per cup (13.63g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 tablespoon of honey would be 0.75 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil = 13.63g
- 1 × 13.63 = 13.63g
- Convert grams to ounces: 13.63 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.48 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Liquid densities vary: oils weigh less per cup than water, while syrups and honey weigh more. This is why ingredient-specific conversions matter even for liquids.
Vegetable Oil at Different Amounts
How vegetable oil scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (13.63g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Vegetable Oil
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.48 oz | 0.49 oz | 0.65 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.96 oz | 0.98 oz | 1.30 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.44 oz | 1.46 oz | 1.95 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.92 oz | 1.95 oz | 2.60 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.40 oz | 2.44 oz | 3.25 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.88 oz | 2.93 oz | 3.90 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.84 oz | 3.90 oz | 5.20 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 4.81 oz | 4.88 oz | 6.50 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 5.77 oz | 5.85 oz | 7.80 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 7.69 oz | 7.80 oz | 10.40 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?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.