How Much Is 2 Teaspoons of Dried Cranberries in Ounces?
2 teaspoons of dried cranberries equals 0.18 oz. Dried cranberries has a density of 120g per cup (2.5g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2 teaspoons of honey would be 0.50 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 teaspoons of dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon of dried cranberries = 2.5g
- 2 × 2.5 = 5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 5 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.18 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
To prevent dried fruit from sinking in batter, toss it with a tablespoon of flour before folding in. This does not affect the weight measurement.
Dried Cranberries at Different Amounts
How dried cranberries scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (2 teaspoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Dried Cranberries
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.02 oz | 0.02 oz | 0.03 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.04 oz | 0.04 oz | 0.05 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.09 oz | 0.09 oz | 0.11 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.13 oz | 0.13 oz | 0.16 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.18 oz | 0.18 oz | 0.21 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.26 oz | 0.27 oz | 0.32 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.35 oz | 0.36 oz | 0.42 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.44 oz | 0.45 oz | 0.53 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.53 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.64 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.71 oz | 0.72 oz | 0.85 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
In baking, teaspoon measurements are critical for ingredients where precision changes the outcome. Too much baking soda (1 tsp = 6g) creates a metallic taste, while too little means flat results.
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.