How Much Is 12 Tablespoons of Whipped Cream in Ounces?
12 tablespoons of whipped cream weighs 1.59 oz. This is based on whipped cream having a density of 60g 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 12 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12 tablespoons of whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon of whipped cream = 3.75g
- 12 × 3.75 = 45g
- Convert grams to ounces: 45 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.59 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If your recipe gives whipped cream in grams, weigh it directly. Volume measurements are unreliable because the amount of air varies every time.
Whipped Cream at Different Amounts
How whipped cream scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (12 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 12 tablespoons of whipped cream (45g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Whipped Cream
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.13 oz | 0.13 oz | 0.18 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.26 oz | 0.27 oz | 0.36 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.40 oz | 0.40 oz | 0.54 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 0.53 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.72 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 0.66 oz | 0.67 oz | 0.89 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 0.79 oz | 0.81 oz | 1.07 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 1.06 oz | 1.07 oz | 1.43 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 1.32 oz | 1.34 oz | 1.79 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 1.59 oz | 1.61 oz | 2.15 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 2.12 oz | 2.15 oz | 2.86 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.
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.