How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Whipped Cream in Ounces?
16 tablespoons of whipped cream equals 2.12 oz. Whipped cream has a density of 60g per cup (3.75g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 16 tablespoons of honey would be 11.99 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 tablespoons of whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon of whipped cream = 3.75g
- 16 × 3.75 = 60g
- Convert grams to ounces: 60 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.12 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Whipped cream is extremely light at only 60g per cup because it is mostly air. The weight depends heavily on how stiffly it is whipped.
Whipped Cream at Different Amounts
How whipped cream scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 tablespoons of whipped cream (60g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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?
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.