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.

16.55 teaspoons of shredded coconut
=
0.97oz
Result using all teaspoon standards info
0.97 oz (US) 0.99 oz (Metric Teaspoon) 1.17 oz (Imperial Teaspoon)
16.55 teaspoons of shredded coconut is also
0.97

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 1.67g/tsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 16.55 teaspoons of shredded coconut
  2. 1 teaspoon of shredded coconut = 1.67g
  3. 16.55 × 1.67 = 27.58g
  4. 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.

1.5 tsp0.09 oz2 tsp0.12 oz3 tsp0.18 oz4 tsp0.24 oz5 tsp0.29 oz6 tsp0.35 oz8 tsp0.47 oz16.55 tsp0.97 oz

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 0.97 oz, based on shredded coconut having a density of 80g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 1.67 (grams per teaspoon for shredded coconut), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 16.55 teaspoons: 16.55 × 1.67 = 27.58g, then 27.58 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.97 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh shredded coconut on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, fill the measuring spoon loosely and level off without pressing down. Whole and chopped pieces give different weights per measuring spoon.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.