How Much Is 16 Teaspoons of Raisins in Ounces?
16 teaspoons of raisins equals 1.70 oz. Raisins has a density of 145g per cup (3.02g 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 raisins
- 1 teaspoon of raisins = 3.02g
- 16 × 3.02 = 48.33g
- Convert grams to ounces: 48.33 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.70 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Dried fruit weights vary with moisture content. Freshly opened packages weigh more than fruit that has been exposed to air and dried further.
Raisins at Different Amounts
How raisins scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (16 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 teaspoons of raisins (48.33g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).
Other Amounts of Raisins
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.05 oz | 0.05 oz | 0.06 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.11 oz | 0.11 oz | 0.13 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.16 oz | 0.16 oz | 0.19 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.21 oz | 0.22 oz | 0.26 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.32 oz | 0.32 oz | 0.38 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.43 oz | 0.43 oz | 0.51 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.53 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.64 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.64 oz | 0.65 oz | 0.77 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.85 oz | 0.86 oz | 1.02 oz |
| 16 teaspoons | 1.70 oz | 1.73 oz | 2.05 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
One teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters. There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon and 48 teaspoons in a cup. Teaspoon accuracy matters most with leaveners like baking powder and baking soda, where small differences affect rise and texture.
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.