How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Whipped Cream in Ounces?
2 tablespoons of whipped cream weighs 0.26 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 2 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 tablespoons of whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon of whipped cream = 3.75g
- 2 × 3.75 = 7.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 7.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.26 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Spoon whipped cream gently into the measuring spoon without pressing or deflating it. Pressing down collapses the air and changes the weight.
Whipped Cream at Different Amounts
How whipped cream scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2 tablespoons) is highlighted.
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.