How Much Is 16 Teaspoons of Potatoes (Diced) in Ounces?
16 teaspoons of potatoes (diced) equals 1.76 oz. Potatoes (diced) has a density of 150g per cup (3.13g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 16 teaspoons of honey would be 4.00 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 teaspoons of potatoes (diced)
- 1 teaspoon of potatoes (diced) = 3.13g
- 16 × 3.13 = 50g
- Convert grams to ounces: 50 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.76 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For consistent results, weigh potatoes (diced) rather than measuring by volume. A cup of diced produce can vary by 20% depending on dice size.
Potatoes (Diced) at Different Amounts
How potatoes (diced) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (16 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 teaspoons of potatoes (diced) (50g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).
Other Amounts of Potatoes (Diced)
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.06 oz | 0.06 oz | 0.07 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.11 oz | 0.11 oz | 0.13 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.17 oz | 0.17 oz | 0.20 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.22 oz | 0.22 oz | 0.26 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.33 oz | 0.34 oz | 0.40 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.44 oz | 0.45 oz | 0.53 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.55 oz | 0.56 oz | 0.66 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.66 oz | 0.67 oz | 0.79 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.88 oz | 0.89 oz | 1.06 oz |
| 16 teaspoons | 1.76 oz | 1.79 oz | 2.12 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.