Convert Plain Flour from Ounces to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of plain flour?

1 ounce of plain flour (All-Purpose Flour) is 3.37 tablespoons. 2 ounces of plain flour is 6.75 tablespoons. 4 ounces of plain flour is 13.5 tablespoons. 6 ounces of plain flour is 20.25 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 →
  • One metric tablespoon of plain flour weighs about 8.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 8.3 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 11.2 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
  • Flour settles, so a cup's weight depends on how it is filled. This page uses 140 g for a metric cup spooned and levelled. Sifted it can drop to about 125 g; scooped and packed it can reach 160 g. Weigh for the most reliable result.

Plain flour (also known as all-purpose flour) is one of the most commonly used ingredients in baking and cooking. It has a moderate protein content, making it versatile enough for pastries, breads, sauces, and coatings. In the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, it’s called plain flour, while in the US and Canada, it’s known as all-purpose flour.

Since different countries use different measurement systems (and flour can settle when scooped), converting between grams, cups, and tablespoons helps ensure your recipes turn out just right. Use this page to easily convert plain flour for any recipe.

Also known as

  • All-Purpose Flour

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Cake flour is softer and lower in protein than plain flour (around 7 to 9% vs 10 to 12%), giving a more tender crumb. It is lighter per cup (130 g vs 140 g); for a quick stand-in when out of cake flour, sift 1 cup of plain flour with 2 tablespoons removed and replaced with cornstarch. See what 1 ounce of cake flour is in tablespoons.

Bread flour carries more protein than plain flour (around 12 to 14% vs 10 to 12%), giving stronger gluten and a chewier crumb in yeasted bakes. It is slightly heavier per cup (150 g vs 140 g); swap by weight in pizza, sandwich loaves, and bagels for a more open, chewy texture. See what 1 ounce of bread flour is in tablespoons.

Self-raising flour is plain flour with baking powder already blended in, matched in weight per cup (140 g each). Use the self-raising flour calculator to make your own from plain flour, or swap to plain flour and add your own leavener. See what 1 ounce of self raising flour is in tablespoons.

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3.37 Tablespoon

Common Plain Flour Conversions

Here are the most common plain flour conversions from ounces to tablespoons.

OuncesTablespoons
1 oz3.37 tbsp
2 oz6.75 tbsp
3 oz10.12 tbsp
4 oz13.5 tbsp
5 oz16.87 tbsp
6 oz20.25 tbsp
8 oz27 tbsp
10 oz33.75 tbsp
12 oz40.5 tbsp

Plain Flour Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting plain flour from Ounces to Tablespoon and other measurements.

ouncestbspcupgramslbkgcup(US)tsp
2.5 oz8.44 tbsp0.51 cup70.87 g0.16 lb0.07 kg0.53 cup (US)25.31 tsp
5 oz16.87 tbsp1.01 cup141.75 g0.31 lb0.14 kg1.05 cup (US)50.62 tsp
7.5 oz25.31 tbsp1.52 cup212.62 g0.47 lb0.21 kg1.58 cup (US)75.94 tsp
10 oz33.75 tbsp2.02 cup283.5 g0.63 lb0.28 kg2.11 cup (US)101.25 tsp

For the reverse conversion, see 1 tablespoon of plain flour in ounces.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of plain flour?
1 ounce of plain flour is 3.37 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 2 ounces is 6.75 tablespoons and 4 ounces is 13.5 tablespoons. These whole-ounce amounts are the ones recipes call for most with bulk ingredients, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones. Open the plain flour converter
How many tablespoons is 2 ounces of plain flour?
2 ounces of plain flour is 6.75 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 1 ounce is 3.37 tablespoons and 4 ounces is 13.5 tablespoons. These whole-ounce amounts are the ones recipes call for most with bulk ingredients, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
What is 4 oz plain flour in tablespoons?
4 ounces of plain flour is 13.5 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 1 ounce is 3.37 tablespoons and 2 ounces is 6.75 tablespoons. These whole-ounce amounts are the ones recipes call for most with bulk ingredients, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
What is 6 oz plain flour in tablespoons?
6 ounces of plain flour is 20.25 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 1 ounce is 3.37 tablespoons and 2 ounces is 6.75 tablespoons. These whole-ounce amounts are the ones recipes call for most with bulk ingredients, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
How much is 1 ounce of All-Purpose Flour in tablespoons?
All-Purpose Flour is another name for plain flour, so 1 ounce of All-Purpose Flour is 3.37 tablespoons, exactly the same as plain flour. The figure does not change with the name: 2 ounces is 6.75 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 1.69 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are plain flour and All-Purpose Flour the same thing?
Yes. All-Purpose Flour is another name for plain flour, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 ounce of plain flour is 3.37 tablespoons under either name, and 2 ounces is 6.75 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
Why does a cup of flour vary in weight?
Flour compresses easily, so how you fill the cup changes the weight. Spooned lightly and levelled, a metric cup of plain flour is about 140 grams. Sifted first it can fall to around 125 grams, while scooping straight from the bag and packing it down can push it to 160 grams. For consistent baking, weigh flour on a scale rather than measuring by cup.

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