How Much Is 13.87 Teaspoons of Pearl Barley in Ounces?
13.87 teaspoons of pearl barley weighs 2.04 oz. This is based on pearl barley having a density of 200g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 13.87 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 13.87 teaspoons of pearl barley
- 1 teaspoon of pearl barley = 4.17g
- 13.87 × 4.17 = 57.79g
- Convert grams to ounces: 57.79 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.04 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Pearl barley weigh 200g per cup when dry. Cooked weight per cup will be different.
Pearl Barley at Different Amounts
How pearl barley scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (13.87 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 13.87 teaspoons of pearl barley (57.79g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Pearl Barley
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.04 oz | 0.04 oz | 0.04 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.07 oz | 0.07 oz | 0.09 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.15 oz | 0.15 oz | 0.18 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.22 oz | 0.22 oz | 0.26 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.29 oz | 0.30 oz | 0.35 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.44 oz | 0.45 oz | 0.53 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.59 oz | 0.60 oz | 0.71 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.73 oz | 0.75 oz | 0.88 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.88 oz | 0.89 oz | 1.06 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.18 oz | 1.19 oz | 1.41 oz |
| 13.87 teaspoons | 2.04 oz | 2.07 oz | 2.45 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?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.