Convert Fluid Ounces (US) to Tablespoons
Convert Fluid Ounces (US) to Tablespoons instantly. 1 Fluid Ounce (US) (fl oz) equals 2 Tablespoons (tbsp).
Fluid Ounces (US) to Tablespoons conversion table
| Fluid Ounces (US) (fl oz) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 fl oz | 2 tbsp |
| 2 fl oz | 4 tbsp |
| 3 fl oz | 6 tbsp |
| 5 fl oz | 10 tbsp |
| 10 fl oz | 20 tbsp |
| 20 fl oz | 40 tbsp |
| 50 fl oz | 100 tbsp |
| 100 fl oz | 200 tbsp |
| 500 fl oz | 1,000 tbsp |
| 1,000 fl oz | 2,000 tbsp |
1 Fluid Ounce (US) = 2 Tablespoons · multiply Fluid Ounces (US) by 2
About converting Fluid Ounces (US) to Tablespoons
Fluid Ounces (US) (fl oz) and Tablespoons (tbsp) are both units of volume, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Fluid Ounces (US) figure by 2. Ten Fluid Ounces (US) comes to 20 Tablespoons, and a hundred works out at 200 Tablespoons.
Rule of thumb: going from Fluid Ounces (US) to Tablespoons multiplies, so the figure always grows — one Fluid Ounce (US) is already 2 Tablespoons. If your answer came out smaller, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is a Fluid Ounce (US)?
A fluid ounce measures volume, not weight, despite sharing a name with the ounce on a kitchen scale — the two are related only loosely, through the weight of water. The US and imperial fluid ounces are different sizes, and counterintuitively the imperial one is the smaller, even though the imperial gallon is the bigger of the two: the imperial gallon divides into 160 fluid ounces, the US gallon into just 128. The gap is small enough to slip past a reader and large enough to matter, which makes it a reliable trap in cocktail recipes and drink can sizes.
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon in US cooking is three teaspoons, or half a US fluid ounce — a definition tidy enough that the whole kitchen spoon system hangs off it. The trap is international: the Australian tablespoon is 20 mL, four teaspoons rather than three, so an Australian recipe followed with an American spoon falls short on every tablespoon it calls for. It is also worth knowing that a tablespoon as a measure has nothing to do with whatever spoon is in your cutlery drawer. The sets sold for cooking are calibrated; the ones you eat with are not.
To put both in perspective: a US shot of spirits is about one and a half fluid ounces, while a tablespoon is roughly a generous spoonful of olive oil.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Tablespoons to Fluid Ounces (US) converter, or browse all Volume converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Tablespoons are in one Fluid Ounce (US)?
There are 2 Tablespoons in one Fluid Ounce (US).
How do I convert Fluid Ounces (US) to Tablespoons?
Multiply the number of Fluid Ounces (US) by 2. For example, 10 Fluid Ounces (US) = 20 Tablespoons.
What is 100 Fluid Ounces (US) in Tablespoons?
100 Fluid Ounces (US) is equal to 200 Tablespoons.
How do I convert Tablespoons to Fluid Ounces (US)?
Multiply the Tablespoons value by 0.5 (or divide by 2).
Is this Fluid Ounces (US) to Tablespoons conversion exact?
The definition is exact — Fluid Ounces (US) and Tablespoons are both fixed against the same base by international agreement — but the decimal shown here is rounded for readability, because the true ratio does not terminate. For engineering or scientific work, carry more decimal places than this page displays.
What is a Fluid Ounce (US)?
A fluid ounce measures volume, not weight, despite sharing a name with the ounce on a kitchen scale — the two are related only loosely, through the weight of water. The US and imperial fluid ounces are different sizes, and counterintuitively the imperial one is the smaller, even though the imperial gallon is the bigger of the two: the imperial gallon divides into 160 fluid ounces, the US gallon into just 128. The gap is small enough to slip past a reader and large enough to matter, which makes it a reliable trap in cocktail recipes and drink can sizes.
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon in US cooking is three teaspoons, or half a US fluid ounce — a definition tidy enough that the whole kitchen spoon system hangs off it. The trap is international: the Australian tablespoon is 20 mL, four teaspoons rather than three, so an Australian recipe followed with an American spoon falls short on every tablespoon it calls for. It is also worth knowing that a tablespoon as a measure has nothing to do with whatever spoon is in your cutlery drawer. The sets sold for cooking are calibrated; the ones you eat with are not.