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Fluid Ounces to Tablespoons Conversion

Enter the volume in fluid ounces below to get the value converted to tablespoons.

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1 fl oz = 2 tbsp
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How to Convert Fluid Ounces to Tablespoons

To convert a fluid ounce measurement to a tablespoon measurement, multiply the volume by the conversion ratio.

Since one fluid ounce is equal to 2 tablespoons, you can use this simple formula to convert:

tablespoons = fluid ounces × 2

The volume in tablespoons is equal to the fluid ounces multiplied by 2.

For example, here's how to convert 5 fluid ounces to tablespoons using the formula above.
5 fl oz = (5 × 2) = 10 tbsp

How Many Tablespoons are in a Fluid Ounce?

There are 2 tablespoons in a fluid ounce, which is why we use this value in the formula above.

1 fl oz = 2 tbsp

Fluid ounces and tablespoons are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

Fluid Ounces

The US fluid ounce is a unit of volume equal to 1/16 of a pint or 1/8 of a cup. The fluid ounce is sometimes referred to as an "ounce" but should not be confused with the unit of mass. One fluid ounce is equal to just under 29.6 milliliters, but in nutrition labeling, one fluid ounce is rounded to exactly 30 milliliters.[1]

The fluid ounce is a US customary unit of volume. Fluid ounces can be abbreviated as fl oz, and are also sometimes abbreviated as fl. oz. or oz. fl.. For example, 1 fluid ounce can be written as 1 fl oz, 1 fl. oz., or 1 oz. fl..

Tablespoons

The tablespoon is a unit of volume equal to three teaspoons or ½ fluid ounce.[2] One tablespoon is equal to just under 14.8 milliliters, but in nutrition labeling, one tablespoon is equal to 15 milliliters.[3]

The tablespoon is a US customary unit of volume. Tablespoons can be abbreviated as tbsp, and are also sometimes abbreviated as T, Tbls, or Tb. For example, 1 tablespoon can be written as 1 tbsp, 1 T, 1 Tbls, or 1 Tb.

Fluid Ounce to Tablespoon Conversion Table

Fluid ounce measurements converted to tablespoons
Fluid Ounces Tablespoons
1 fl oz 2 tbsp
2 fl oz 4 tbsp
3 fl oz 6 tbsp
4 fl oz 8 tbsp
5 fl oz 10 tbsp
6 fl oz 12 tbsp
7 fl oz 14 tbsp
8 fl oz 16 tbsp
9 fl oz 18 tbsp
10 fl oz 20 tbsp
11 fl oz 22 tbsp
12 fl oz 24 tbsp
13 fl oz 26 tbsp
14 fl oz 28 tbsp
15 fl oz 30 tbsp
16 fl oz 32 tbsp
17 fl oz 34 tbsp
18 fl oz 36 tbsp
19 fl oz 38 tbsp
20 fl oz 40 tbsp
21 fl oz 42 tbsp
22 fl oz 44 tbsp
23 fl oz 46 tbsp
24 fl oz 48 tbsp
25 fl oz 50 tbsp
26 fl oz 52 tbsp
27 fl oz 54 tbsp
28 fl oz 56 tbsp
29 fl oz 58 tbsp
30 fl oz 60 tbsp
31 fl oz 62 tbsp
32 fl oz 64 tbsp
33 fl oz 66 tbsp
34 fl oz 68 tbsp
35 fl oz 70 tbsp
36 fl oz 72 tbsp
37 fl oz 74 tbsp
38 fl oz 76 tbsp
39 fl oz 78 tbsp
40 fl oz 80 tbsp

References

  1. U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Guidance for Industry: Guidelines for Determining Metric Equivalents of Household Measures, https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-guidelines-determining-metric-equivalents-household-measures
  2. Merriam-Webster, tablespoon, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tablespoon
  3. U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Guidance for Industry: Guidelines for Determining Metric Equivalents of Household Measures, https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-guidelines-determining-metric-equivalents-household-measures

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