Convert Sugar from Ounces to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of sugar?

1 ounce of sugar (granulated sugar) is 2.36 tablespoons. 2 ounces of sugar is 4.73 tablespoons. 4 ounces of sugar is 9.46 tablespoons. 6 ounces of sugar is 14.18 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 sugar weighs about 12 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 11.8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 16 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake. An extra spoon mainly makes it sweeter.

Sugar here means standard white granulated sugar, the everyday sweetener used in cakes, biscuits, sauces, and drinks. One metric cup (250 ml) of granulated sugar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. When a recipe lists sugar in cups but you only have kitchen scales, converting by weight keeps the sweetness and structure right.

Granulated sugar settles differently depending on how you scoop and level the cup, so weighing in grams gives more consistent results than volume alone. This page converts sugar between grams, cups, tablespoons, and more for any recipe.

Also known as

  • granulated sugar
  • white sugar
  • table sugar

Caster sugar is more finely milled than granulated sugar, so it dissolves faster and is the better choice for meringues and delicate sponges. They are close in weight (225 g vs 200 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in most recipes. See our Caster Sugar converter.

Brown sugar contains molasses, adding moisture and a caramel flavour that granulated sugar lacks. Packed, it weighs more by cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh it when swapping to keep the sweetness and texture on track. See our Brown Sugar converter.

Icing sugar is granulated sugar ground to a powder, used for frostings and dusting rather than creaming into batters. It packs lighter (125 g vs 200 g per cup), so the two are not a straight 1:1 swap. See our Icing Sugar converter.

Raw sugar is a coarser, less refined cane sugar with larger crystals and a faint molasses taste. It weighs about the same per cup (200 g each) and swaps 1:1 by volume, adding crunch and a subtle caramel note. See our Raw Sugar converter.

Out of sugar? See sugar substitutes →

No scale? The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale removes the guesswork.

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Common Sugar Conversions

Here are the most common sugar conversions from ounces to tablespoons.

OuncesTablespoons
1 oz2.36 tbsp
2 oz4.73 tbsp
3 oz7.09 tbsp
4 oz9.46 tbsp
5 oz11.82 tbsp
6 oz14.18 tbsp
8 oz18.91 tbsp
10 oz23.64 tbsp
12 oz28.37 tbsp

Sugar Conversion Chart

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

ouncestbspcupgramscup(US)tsp
2.5 oz5.91 tbsp0.35 cup70.92 g0.37 cup (US)17.73 tsp
5 oz11.82 tbsp0.71 cup141.84 g0.74 cup (US)35.46 tsp
7.5 oz17.73 tbsp1.06 cup212.77 g1.11 cup (US)53.19 tsp
10 oz23.64 tbsp1.42 cup283.69 g1.48 cup (US)70.92 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of sugar?
1 ounce of sugar is 2.36 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 2 ounces is 4.73 tablespoons and 4 ounces is 9.46 tablespoons. These whole-ounce amounts are the ones recipes call for most with bulk ingredients, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones. Open the sugar converter
How many tablespoons is 2 ounces of sugar?
2 ounces of sugar is 4.73 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 1 ounce is 2.36 tablespoons and 4 ounces is 9.46 tablespoons. These whole-ounce amounts are the ones recipes call for most with bulk ingredients, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
What is 4 oz sugar in tablespoons?
4 ounces of sugar is 9.46 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 1 ounce is 2.36 tablespoons and 2 ounces is 4.73 tablespoons. These whole-ounce amounts are the ones recipes call for most with bulk ingredients, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
What is 6 oz sugar in tablespoons?
6 ounces of sugar is 14.18 tablespoons. The conversion is fixed, so 1 ounce is 2.36 tablespoons and 2 ounces is 4.73 tablespoons. These whole-ounce amounts are the ones recipes call for most with bulk ingredients, and the figure scales in a straight line as you multiply or divide. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the conversion chart on this page for the common ones.
How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of granulated sugar?
Granulated sugar is another name for sugar, so 1 ounce of granulated sugar is 2.36 tablespoons, exactly the same as sugar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 ounces is 4.73 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 1.18 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are sugar and granulated sugar the same thing?
Yes. Granulated sugar is another name for sugar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 ounce of sugar is 2.36 tablespoons under either name, and 2 ounces is 4.73 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.

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