Convert Ground Coffee from Tablespoon to Ounces
How many ounces is 1 tablespoon of ground coffee?
1 tablespoon of ground coffee (coffee grounds) is 0.19 ounces. 2 tablespoons of ground coffee is 0.38 ounces. 1/2 tablespoon of ground coffee is 0.1 ounces. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of ground coffee is 0.05 ounces. 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 ground coffee weighs about 5.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 5.3 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 7.2 grams.
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
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Common Ground Coffee Conversions
Here are the most common ground coffee conversions from tablespoons to ounces.
| Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.19 oz |
| 2 tbsp | 0.38 oz |
| 3 tbsp | 0.57 oz |
| 4 tbsp | 0.76 oz |
| 6 tbsp | 1.14 oz |
| 8 tbsp | 1.52 oz |
| 10 tbsp | 1.9 oz |
| 12 tbsp | 2.28 oz |
| 16 tbsp | 3.04 oz |
For the reverse conversion, see 1 ounce of ground coffee in tablespoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of ground coffee in ounces?
- 1 tablespoon of ground coffee is 0.19 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of ground coffee is 0.38 ounces and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.1 ounces. 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 ground coffee converter
- How many ounces is 1.5 tablespoons of ground coffee?
- 1.5 tablespoons of ground coffee is 0.29 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of ground coffee is 0.19 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.38 ounces. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 tablespoons of ground coffee in ounces?
- 2 tablespoons of ground coffee is 0.38 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of ground coffee is 0.19 ounces, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact ounces reading.
- How many tablespoons of ground coffee is 0.19 ounces?
- 0.19 ounces of ground coffee is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in ounces. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds in ounces?
- Coffee grounds is another name for ground coffee, so 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds is 0.19 ounces, exactly the same as ground coffee. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.38 ounces and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.1 ounces. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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