Quick Summary: There are 0.5 fluid ounces in 1 US tablespoon (1 tablespoon to fl oz). To convert tablespoons to fluid ounces, multiply the number of tablespoons by 0.5. So 2 tablespoons = 1 fl oz, and 4 tablespoons = 2 fl oz. Dry ounces (weight) differ from fluid ounces (volume) and vary by ingredient.
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How many fluid ounces in a tablespoon
1 tablespoon to a fluid ounce (tbsp to oz)
How many US fluid ounces are in one tablespoon?
1 tablespoon = 0.5 fl oz (US system), so there are 0.5 fluid ounces in a tablespoon.
How many Imperial fluid ounces are in one Imperial tablespoon?
1 tablespoon Imperial = 0.625 fl oz Imperial (Imperial system), so
there are 0.625 Imperial fluid ounces in an Imperial tablespoon.
Tablespoons to ounces conversion chart
This table converts US tablespoons (tbsp) to US fluid ounces (fl oz).
| Tablespoons | Fluid ounces | Tablespoons | Fluid ounces |
|---|---|---|---|
| â…› tbsp | 0.06 fl oz | 16 tbsp | 8 fl oz |
| ¼ tbsp | 0.13 fl oz | 17 tbsp | 8.5 fl oz |
| ½ tbsp | 0.25 fl oz | 18 tbsp | 9 fl oz |
| ¾ tbsp | 0.38 fl oz | 19 tbsp | 9.5 fl oz |
| 1 tbsp | 0.5 fl oz | 20 tbsp | 10 fl oz |
| 2 tbsp | 1 fl oz | 21 tbsp | 10.5 fl oz |
| 3 tbsp | 1.5 fl oz | 22 tbsp | 11 fl oz |
| 4 tbsp | 2 fl oz | 23 tbsp | 11.5 fl oz |
| 5 tbsp | 2.5 fl oz | 24 tbsp | 12 fl oz |
| 6 tbsp | 3 fl oz | 25 tbsp | 12.5 fl oz |
| 7 tbsp | 3.5 fl oz | 26 tbsp | 13 fl oz |
| 8 tbsp | 4 fl oz | 27 tbsp | 13.5 fl oz |
| 9 tbsp | 4.5 fl oz | 28 tbsp | 14 fl oz |
| 10 tbsp | 5 fl oz | 29 tbsp | 14.5 fl oz |
| 11 tbsp | 5.5 fl oz | 30 tbsp | 15 fl oz |
| 12 tbsp | 6 fl oz | 40 tbsp | 20 fl oz |
| 13 tbsp | 6.5 fl oz | 50 tbsp | 25 fl oz |
| 14 tbsp | 7 fl oz | 100 tbsp | 50 fl oz |
| 15 tbsp | 7.5 fl oz | 1000 tbsp | 500 fl oz |
How to convert tablespoons to fluid ounces
To convert US tablespoons to US fluid ounces, multiply the number of fluid ounces by 0.5, where 0.5 is a conversion factor:
fl oz = tbsp x 0.5, or
divide the volume by the conversion ratio, which is 2:
fl oz = tbsp oz ÷ 2.
Let's have a look at an example.
How many fluid ounces in 2 tablespoons
2 tablespoon x 0.5 = 1 fl oz, or
2 tablespoon ÷ 2 = 1 fl oz, so there is one fluid ounce in 2 tablespoons.
What is a tablespoon?
A tablespoon is a volume unit in the metric, Imperial, and US customary systems.
1 US tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, 1/16 cup, ½ fluid ounces, 0.03 US liquid pint, 0.000014787 cubic meters, or 14.8 milliliters.
1 metric tablespoon is slightly larger. It equals 15 ml.
1 Imperial tablespoon (aka British tablespoon) equals 3 imperial teaspoons, 0.06 Imperial cup, 0.625 imperial fluid ounces, 0.03 Imperial pint, or 18 milliliters.
Finally, the Australian tablespoon is the largest among the ones mentioned above. It equals â…” fl oz, 4 teaspoons, or 20 ml.
What is a fluid ounce?
A fluid ounce is another unit of volume in the United States customary and Imperial systems. So this measurement unit is used to measure liquid ingredients.
US fluid ounce (aka regular ounce) equals 1/128 US gallon, 1/32 US quart, 1/16 US pint, â…› US cup, 2 US tablespoons, or 6 US teaspoons.
Imperial fluid ounce equals 0.00625 Imperial gallon, 1/40 Imperial quart, 1/20 Imperial pint, 1/10 Imperial cup, 1.6 Imperial tablespoons, or 4.8 Imperial teaspoons.
Dry ounces vs fluid ounces in a tablespoon
A dry ounce measures weight, not volume, so the number of tablespoons in a dry ounce depends on the ingredient being measured.
For exact ingredient weights, such as how many ounces are in a tablespoon of flour, sugar, or butter, see the full breakdown in my how many ounces in a tablespoon guide.
This is different from a fluid ounce, which always equals 2 tablespoons, no matter the ingredient, since it measures volume rather than weight.
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Related conversions
If you have other conversion questions, the baking conversion charts on the blog are full of helpful information. Also, check these tablespoons and ounces conversions:
- How Many Grams In A Tablespoon?
- How Many Milliliters In A Tablespoon
- How Many Ounces In A Cup
- How Many Ounces In A Pint
- How Many Ounces In A Quart?
- How Many Ounces In A Gallon
- How Many Ounces In A Tablespoon
Also, you should try this simple tool, Cake Pan Converter, to calculate baking pan sizes.
My favorite measuring tools
I use a kitchen scale to create recipes for the blog and to cook in everyday life, but I also use other tools.
These include measuring cups and spoons, which help me make American recipes measured in those units.
So, I created a list of my favorite baking tools that include measuring tools too:
- Kitchen scale
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Collapsible measuring cups and spoons
- Nesting measuring cups
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Liquid measuring cup
Conclusion
I hope this handy guide has answered all your questions about how many fluid ounces are in a tablespoon. Please also visit fluid ounces to tablespoons conversion.
FAQ
How many fluid ounces in a tablespoon UK
There are 0.6 US fluid ounces and 0.625 Imperial fluid ounces in a tablespoon UK.
How many fluid ounces in a tablespoon of water
There are 0.5 fluid ounces in a tablespoon of water.
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