How Much Is 5.28 Tablespoons of Walnuts in Ounces?
5.28 tablespoons of walnuts weighs 1.40 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 5.28 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.28 tablespoons of walnuts
- 1 tablespoon of walnuts = 7.5g
- 5.28 × 7.5 = 39.6g
- Convert grams to ounces: 39.6 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.40 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 (5.28 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.28 tablespoons of walnuts (39.6g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
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 |
| 5.28 tablespoons | 1.40 oz | 1.42 oz | 1.89 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 |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.