Convert Plain Yoghurt from Tablespoon to Ounces

How many ounces is 1 tablespoon of plain yoghurt?

1 tablespoon of plain yoghurt (natural yoghurt) is 0.55 ounces. 2 tablespoons of plain yoghurt is 1.09 ounces. 1/2 tablespoon of plain yoghurt is 0.27 ounces. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of plain yoghurt is 0.14 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 plain yoghurt weighs about 15.5 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 15.3 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 20.6 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 Plain Yoghurt Ingredients

Buttermilk is thinner and sharper than plain yoghurt. To use yoghurt in place of buttermilk, stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk into 1 cup of yoghurt to match the pourable texture; flavour stays close. See our Buttermilk converter.

Cream cheese is denser and richer than plain yoghurt (230 g vs 258 g per cup). Yoghurt won't hold a piped shape, so swap with care: it works in batters and dressings but not in stiff frostings or no-bake cheesecake fillings. See what 1 tablespoon of cream cheese is in ounces.

Greek yoghurt is strained, so it's thicker and slightly denser than plain yoghurt (260 g vs 258 g per cup) with a richer mouthfeel. Swap 1:1 in cakes and quick breads; for dressings or marinades you may want to thin Greek yoghurt with a splash of milk. See what 1 tablespoon of greek yoghurt is in ounces.

Sour cream is cultured cream with a higher fat content than plain yoghurt, so it tastes richer and feels thicker on the spoon. They are close in weight (250 g vs 258 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in cakes and dressings; sour cream gives a milder tang and a denser dip. See what 1 tablespoon of sour cream is in ounces.

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0.55 Ounces

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Common Plain Yoghurt Conversions

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

TablespoonsOunces
1 tbsp0.55 oz
2 tbsp1.09 oz
3 tbsp1.64 oz
4 tbsp2.18 oz
6 tbsp3.28 oz
8 tbsp4.37 oz
10 tbsp5.46 oz
12 tbsp6.55 oz
16 tbsp8.74 oz

For the reverse conversion, see 1 ounce of plain yoghurt in tablespoons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of plain yoghurt in ounces?
1 tablespoon of plain yoghurt is 0.55 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of plain yoghurt is 1.09 ounces and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.27 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 plain yoghurt converter
How many ounces is 1.5 tablespoons of plain yoghurt?
1.5 tablespoons of plain yoghurt is 0.82 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of plain yoghurt is 0.55 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 1.09 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 plain yoghurt in ounces?
2 tablespoons of plain yoghurt is 1.09 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of plain yoghurt is 0.55 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 plain yoghurt is 0.55 ounces?
0.55 ounces of plain yoghurt is 1.01 tablespoons. 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 natural yoghurt in ounces?
Natural yoghurt is another name for plain yoghurt, so 1 tablespoon of natural yoghurt is 0.55 ounces, exactly the same as plain yoghurt. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 1.09 ounces and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.27 ounces. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.