How Much Is 18.9 Tablespoons of Walnuts in Ounces?
Converting 18.9 tablespoons of walnuts to ounces gives 5.00 oz. One tablespoon of walnuts weighs 7.5g, so 18.9 tablespoons is 18.9 × 7.5 = 141.75g (5.00 oz). This conversion is specific to walnuts because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 18.9 tablespoons of walnuts
- 1 tablespoon of walnuts = 7.5g
- 18.9 × 7.5 = 141.75g
- Convert grams to ounces: 141.75 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
When a recipe says "1 cup nuts, chopped" vs "1 cup chopped nuts," the first means measure whole then chop. The second means chop first then measure. The weight difference can be significant.
Walnuts at Different Amounts
How walnuts scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (18.9 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 18.9 tablespoons of walnuts (141.75g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
Other Amounts of Walnuts
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.26 oz | 0.27 oz | 0.36 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.53 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.72 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.79 oz | 0.81 oz | 1.07 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.06 oz | 1.07 oz | 1.43 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.32 oz | 1.34 oz | 1.79 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.59 oz | 1.61 oz | 2.15 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.12 oz | 2.15 oz | 2.86 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 2.65 oz | 2.68 oz | 3.58 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.17 oz | 3.22 oz | 4.29 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 4.23 oz | 4.29 oz | 5.73 oz |
| 18.9 tablespoons | 5.00 oz | 5.07 oz | 6.76 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
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.