How Much Is 8 Teaspoons of Shredded Coconut in Ounces?
Converting 8 teaspoons of shredded coconut to ounces gives 0.47 oz. One teaspoon of shredded coconut weighs 1.67g, so 8 teaspoons is 8 × 1.67 = 13.33g (0.47 oz). This conversion is specific to shredded coconut because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 teaspoons of shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon of shredded coconut = 1.67g
- 8 × 1.67 = 13.33g
- Convert grams to ounces: 13.33 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.47 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Toast shredded coconut before adding to recipes for richer flavor. Toasting does not significantly change the weight.
Shredded Coconut at Different Amounts
How shredded coconut scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (8 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8 teaspoons of shredded coconut (13.33g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
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 |
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?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.