Convert Peanut Butter from Ounces to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of peanut butter?

1 ounce of peanut butter (smooth peanut butter) is 1.76 tablespoons. 2 ounces of peanut butter is 3.53 tablespoons. 1/2 ounce of peanut butter is 0.88 tablespoons. 1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of peanut butter is 0.44 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 peanut butter weighs about 16.1 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 15.9 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 21.4 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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Related Peanut Butter Ingredients

Butter is a dairy fat that creams with sugar to build structure and lift, while peanut butter is an oily paste that adds dense flavour. They are close in weight (227 g vs 268 g per cup), so weigh when swapping in cookies and bars; expect a nuttier, denser result from peanut butter. See what 1 ounce of butter is in tablespoons.

Peanuts are the whole form used for crunch and texture where peanut butter adds creaminess. A cup of peanuts (154 g) is much lighter than a cup of peanut butter (268 g); always swap by weight. See what 1 ounce of peanuts is in tablespoons.

Almond butter is the milder, slightly sweeter nut-butter sibling, a touch lighter per cup (256 g vs 268 g). It swaps 1:1 by volume for peanut butter in cookies, bars, and sauces, with a milder, less salty flavour. See our Almond Butter converter.

Sunflower seed butter is the nut-free stand-in, lighter per cup (250 g vs 268 g). It swaps 1:1 for peanut butter in school and allergy bakes, with an earthier, more savoury taste. See our Sunflower Seed Butter converter.

Hulled tahini is a smooth sesame seed paste, lighter per cup (240 g vs 268 g) and far more savoury than peanut butter. Swap by weight when using it in dressings, halva, or bars where a nut-free, bitter-edged paste suits the recipe. See our Hulled Tahini converter.

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1.76 Tablespoon

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Common Peanut Butter Conversions

Here are the most common peanut butter conversions from ounces to tablespoons.

OuncesTablespoons
1 oz1.76 tbsp
2 oz3.53 tbsp
3 oz5.29 tbsp
4 oz7.05 tbsp
5 oz8.82 tbsp
6 oz10.58 tbsp
8 oz14.11 tbsp
10 oz17.64 tbsp
12 oz21.16 tbsp

For the reverse conversion, see 1 tablespoon of peanut butter in ounces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 ounce of peanut butter in tablespoons?
1 ounce of peanut butter is 1.76 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 ounces of peanut butter is 3.53 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 0.88 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 peanut butter converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 ounces of peanut butter?
1.5 ounces of peanut butter is 2.65 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of peanut butter is 1.76 tablespoons and 2 ounces is 3.53 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
What is 2 ounces of peanut butter in tablespoons?
2 ounces of peanut butter is 3.53 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of peanut butter is 1.76 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 peanut butter is 1.76 tablespoons?
1.76 tablespoons of peanut butter 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 above cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1/2 oz peanut butter in tablespoons?
1/2 ounce of peanut butter is 0.88 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of peanut butter is 1.76 tablespoons and 2 ounces is 3.53 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 above for the common ones.