How Much Is 80 Tablespoons of Walnuts in Ounces?
80 tablespoons of walnuts weighs 21.16 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 80 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 80 tablespoons of walnuts
- 1 tablespoon of walnuts = 7.5g
- 80 × 7.5 = 600g
- Convert grams to ounces: 600 ÷ 28.3495 = 21.16 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh walnuts on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements of nuts vary depending on size, shape, and how tightly they pack.
Walnuts at Different Amounts
How walnuts scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (80 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 80 tablespoons of walnuts (600g) is close in weight to a basketball (624g).
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 |
| 80 tablespoons | 21.16 oz | 21.47 oz | 28.63 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.