How Much Is 32 Tablespoons of Walnuts in Ounces?
32 tablespoons of walnuts weighs 8.47 oz. This is based on walnuts having a density of 120g 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 32 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 32 tablespoons of walnuts
- 1 tablespoon of walnuts = 7.5g
- 32 × 7.5 = 240g
- Convert grams to ounces: 240 ÷ 28.3495 = 8.47 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Chopped, sliced, and whole walnuts have very different weights per measuring spoon. Always match the form specified in your recipe.
Walnuts at Different Amounts
How walnuts scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (32 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 32 tablespoons of walnuts (240g) is close in weight to a cup of water (237g).
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 |
| 32 tablespoons | 8.47 oz | 8.59 oz | 11.45 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?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.