Convert Margarine from Ounces

How much is 1 ounce of margarine?

1 ounce of margarine (stick margarine) is 0.12 cups, about 2.01 tablespoons or 6.03 teaspoons. 0.5 ounces of margarine is 0.06 cups and 2 ounces is 0.24 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

Margarine is a plant-oil spread designed as a butter replacement, made from vegetable oils that are partially solidified for spreading and baking. One metric cup (250 ml) of block margarine weighs around 235 grams or 8.29 ounces, very close to butter at 227 grams. When a recipe calls for margarine in cups but you only have scales, converting by weight removes the guesswork in cakes, pastry, and frostings.

Margarine is sold in blocks by weight, tubs by volume, and sticks in the US. Recipes mix all three, so converting between cups, grams, and tablespoons cuts the guesswork.

Also known as

  • stick margarine
  • baking margarine
  • block margarine

Butter is dairy fat with a richer flavour than margarine, though both share a similar fat-to-water ratio and weigh almost the same per cup (227 g vs 235 g). Swap 1:1 by volume in cakes, cookies, and pastry; butter gives a deeper flavour and a slightly firmer set. See butter in ounces.

Shortening is 100% solid fat with no water, while margarine carries around 15 to 20% water. They are close in weight (205 g vs 235 g per cup), but shortening produces a flakier, drier crumb in pastry; margarine bakes closer to butter. See shortening in ounces.

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Common Margarine Conversions

Here are the most common margarine conversions from ounces to cups.

OuncesCups
1 oz0.12 cups
2 oz0.24 cups
3 oz0.36 cups
4 oz0.48 cups
5 oz0.6 cups
6 oz0.72 cups
8 oz0.97 cups
10 oz1.21 cups
12 oz1.45 cups

Margarine Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting margarine from Ounces to other measurements.

ouncescupgramscup(US)tbsptsp
2.5 oz0.3 cup70.87 g0.31 cup (US)5.03 tbsp15.08 tsp
5 oz0.6 cup141.74 g0.63 cup (US)10.05 tbsp30.16 tsp
7.5 oz0.9 cup212.61 g0.94 cup (US)15.08 tbsp45.24 tsp
10 oz1.21 cup283.47 g1.26 cup (US)20.1 tbsp60.31 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 ounce of margarine?
1 ounce of margarine is 0.12 cups, or 2.01 tablespoons, 6.03 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 ounces of margarine is 0.06 cups and 2 ounces is 0.24 cups. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the margarine converter
How many cups is 1 ounce of margarine?
1 ounce of margarine is 0.12 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 ounces is 0.06 cups and 2 ounces is 0.24 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact cups reading at any amount. 1 ounce margarine in cups
How many ounces of margarine is 0.12 cups?
0.12 cups of margarine is 0.99 ounces. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 ounce of margarine in US cups?
1 ounce of margarine is 0.13 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 ounces is 0.06 US cups and 2 ounces is 0.25 US cups. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 ounce margarine in US cups
How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of margarine?
1 ounce of margarine is 2.01 tablespoons. This conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 ounces of margarine is 4.02 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 1.01 tablespoons. Enter any other amount into the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading. 1 ounce margarine in tablespoons
What is 1 ounce of margarine in teaspoons?
1 ounce of margarine is 6.03 teaspoons. Since the ratio is fixed, 0.5 ounces gives 3.02 teaspoons and 2 ounces gives 12.06 teaspoons. The converter above handles any other amount, and the chart on this page covers the common ones at a glance. 1 ounce margarine in teaspoons
How do ounces and grams compare as units?
Ounces and grams are both units of weight, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. The ratio between them stays fixed regardless of what you are weighing, and the weight converter handles any amount between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms for any recipe you follow. Ounces to grams

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