Convert Cream of Tartar from Ounces to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of cream of tartar?

1 ounce of cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) is 2.36 tablespoons. 2 ounces of cream of tartar is 4.73 tablespoons. 1/2 ounce of cream of tartar is 1.18 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Cream of tartar is a fine white powder left behind in wine barrels during fermentation, used in baking to stabilise egg whites, prevent sugar crystallisation, and activate baking soda. One metric cup (250 ml) of cream of tartar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 4 grams.

Cream of tartar is potent in small amounts. Even a quarter teaspoon makes a measurable difference to a meringue. Measuring by weight avoids the over-packing that comes with scooping, keeping results consistent.

Also known as

  • potassium bitartrate
  • potassium hydrogen tartrate

Baking powder contains cream of tartar as its acid component. If a recipe uses cream of tartar and baking soda together as a leavening pair, use the baking powder converter to find the right replacement amount. See our Baking Powder converter.

Cream of tartar is often paired with baking soda to create a leavening reaction. The baking soda converter covers gram and teaspoon conversions for the other half of the duo. See our Baking Soda converter.

Out of cream of tartar? See cream of tartar substitutes →

No scale? No worries. The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale is worth it.

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Common Cream of Tartar Conversions

Here are the most common cream of tartar conversions from ounces to tablespoons.

OuncesTablespoons
1 oz2.36 tbsp
2 oz4.73 tbsp
3 oz7.09 tbsp
4 oz9.46 tbsp
5 oz11.82 tbsp
6 oz14.18 tbsp
8 oz18.91 tbsp
10 oz23.64 tbsp
12 oz28.37 tbsp

Cream of Tartar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting cream of tartar from Ounces to Tablespoon and other measurements.

ouncestbspcupgramscup(US)tsp
2.5 oz5.91 tbsp0.35 cup70.92 g0.37 cup (US)17.73 tsp
5 oz11.82 tbsp0.71 cup141.84 g0.74 cup (US)35.46 tsp
7.5 oz17.73 tbsp1.06 cup212.77 g1.11 cup (US)53.19 tsp
10 oz23.64 tbsp1.42 cup283.69 g1.48 cup (US)70.92 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of cream of tartar?
1 ounce of cream of tartar is 2.36 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 ounces of cream of tartar is 4.73 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 1.18 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the cream of tartar converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 ounces of cream of tartar?
1.5 ounces of cream of tartar is 3.55 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of cream of tartar is 2.36 tablespoons and 2 ounces is 4.73 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many tablespoons is 2 ounces of cream of tartar?
2 ounces of cream of tartar is 4.73 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of cream of tartar is 2.36 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many ounces of cream of tartar is 2.36 tablespoons?
2.36 tablespoons of cream of tartar is 1 ounce. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and ounces without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists ounces but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of potassium bitartrate?
Potassium bitartrate is another name for cream of tartar, so 1 ounce of potassium bitartrate is 2.36 tablespoons, exactly the same as cream of tartar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 ounces is 4.73 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 1.18 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are cream of tartar and potassium bitartrate the same thing?
Yes. Potassium bitartrate is another name for cream of tartar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 ounce of cream of tartar is 2.36 tablespoons under either name, and 2 ounces is 4.73 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
How many tablespoons is 1/2 ounce of cream of tartar?
1/2 ounce of cream of tartar is 1.18 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of cream of tartar is 2.36 tablespoons and 2 ounces is 4.73 tablespoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.

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