How Much Is 16 Teaspoons of Coconut Sugar in Ounces?
Converting 16 teaspoons of coconut sugar to ounces gives 2.12 oz. One teaspoon of coconut sugar weighs 3.75g, so 16 teaspoons is 16 × 3.75 = 60g (2.12 oz). This conversion is specific to coconut sugar because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 teaspoons of coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon of coconut sugar = 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
Coconut sugar weighs 180g per cup. Different sugar types have different densities, so always use the specific type your recipe calls for.
Coconut Sugar at Different Amounts
How coconut sugar scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (16 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 teaspoons of coconut sugar (60g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Coconut Sugar
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz | 0.04 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.07 oz | 0.07 oz | 0.08 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.13 oz | 0.13 oz | 0.16 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.20 oz | 0.20 oz | 0.24 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.26 oz | 0.27 oz | 0.32 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.40 oz | 0.40 oz | 0.48 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.53 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.64 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.66 oz | 0.67 oz | 0.79 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.79 oz | 0.81 oz | 0.95 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.06 oz | 1.07 oz | 1.27 oz |
| 16 teaspoons | 2.12 oz | 2.15 oz | 2.54 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.
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.