Convert Instant Coffee from Ounces to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of instant coffee?

1 ounce of instant coffee (instant coffee granules) is 8.59 tablespoons. 2 ounces of instant coffee is 17.18 tablespoons. 1/2 ounce of instant coffee is 4.3 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.

Instant coffee is soluble coffee granules or powder that dissolve instantly in liquid, used in baking for frostings, no-bake slices, tiramisu-style desserts, and coffee cakes. One metric cup (250 ml) of instant coffee weighs around 55 grams or 1.94 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 1.1 grams.

Instant coffee granules vary from fine powder to coarse crystals, and different brands pack to very different densities per teaspoon. Measuring by weight gives consistent coffee strength when scaling a frosting or baked recipe.

Also known as

  • instant coffee granules
  • coffee granules
  • soluble coffee
  • coffee powder

Ground coffee provides a stronger, fresher flavour than instant but does not dissolve. Use the ground coffee converter for baked recipes where heat will disperse the grounds, such as coffee cakes and dry rubs. See our Ground Coffee converter.

Out of instant coffee? See instant coffee substitutes →

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

Instant Coffee Measurement Converter

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Common Instant Coffee Conversions

Here are the most common instant coffee conversions from ounces to tablespoons.

OuncesTablespoons
1 oz8.59 tbsp
2 oz17.18 tbsp
3 oz25.77 tbsp
4 oz34.36 tbsp
5 oz42.96 tbsp
6 oz51.55 tbsp
8 oz68.73 tbsp
10 oz85.91 tbsp
12 oz103.09 tbsp

Instant Coffee Conversion Chart

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

ouncestbspcupgramscup(US)tsp
2.5 oz21.48 tbsp1.29 cup70.88 g1.34 cup (US)64.43 tsp
5 oz42.96 tbsp2.58 cup141.75 g2.68 cup (US)128.87 tsp
7.5 oz64.43 tbsp3.87 cup212.63 g4.03 cup (US)193.3 tsp
10 oz85.91 tbsp5.15 cup283.51 g5.37 cup (US)257.73 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of instant coffee?
1 ounce of instant coffee is 8.59 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 ounces of instant coffee is 17.18 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 4.3 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 instant coffee converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 ounces of instant coffee?
1.5 ounces of instant coffee is 12.89 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of instant coffee is 8.59 tablespoons and 2 ounces is 17.18 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 instant coffee?
2 ounces of instant coffee is 17.18 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of instant coffee is 8.59 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 instant coffee is 8.59 tablespoons?
8.59 tablespoons of instant coffee 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 instant coffee granules?
Instant coffee granules is another name for instant coffee, so 1 ounce of instant coffee granules is 8.59 tablespoons, exactly the same as instant coffee. The figure does not change with the name: 2 ounces is 17.18 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 4.3 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are instant coffee and instant coffee granules the same thing?
Yes. Instant coffee granules is another name for instant coffee, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 ounce of instant coffee is 8.59 tablespoons under either name, and 2 ounces is 17.18 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 instant coffee?
1/2 ounce of instant coffee is 4.3 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of instant coffee is 8.59 tablespoons and 2 ounces is 17.18 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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