How Much Is 16.55 Teaspoons of Shredded Coconut in Ounces?
16.55 teaspoons of shredded coconut equals 0.97 oz. Shredded coconut has a density of 80g per cup (1.67g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 16.55 teaspoons of honey would be 4.14 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16.55 teaspoons of shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon of shredded coconut = 1.67g
- 16.55 × 1.67 = 27.58g
- Convert grams to ounces: 27.58 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.97 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sweetened and unsweetened shredded coconut have different densities. Sweetened coconut is heavier per cup due to added sugar.
Shredded Coconut at Different Amounts
How shredded coconut scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (16.55 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16.55 teaspoons of shredded coconut (27.58g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
Other Amounts of Shredded Coconut
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.01 oz | 0.01 oz | 0.02 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz | 0.04 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.06 oz | 0.06 oz | 0.07 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.09 oz | 0.09 oz | 0.11 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.12 oz | 0.12 oz | 0.14 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.18 oz | 0.18 oz | 0.21 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.24 oz | 0.24 oz | 0.28 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.29 oz | 0.30 oz | 0.35 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.35 oz | 0.36 oz | 0.42 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.47 oz | 0.48 oz | 0.56 oz |
| 16.55 teaspoons | 0.97 oz | 0.99 oz | 1.17 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.