How many ounces is 16 tablespoons?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the conversion between tablespoons and ounces, specifically how many ounces are equivalent to 16 tablespoons.
Answer
8 ounces
Answer for screen readers
16 tablespoons is equal to 8 ounces.
Steps to Solve
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Identify the conversion factor between tablespoons and ounces
We need to know how many ounces are in one tablespoon. From standard conversion, we know that 1 tablespoon is equal to approximately 0.5 ounces.
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Set up the multiplication
Multiply the number of tablespoons by the conversion factor to find the number of ounces.
$$ 16 \text{ tablespoons} imes 0.5 \frac{\text{ounces}}{\text{tablespoon}} $$
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Perform the calculation
Multiply the two values to get the result.
$$ 16 \times 0.5 = 8 \text{ ounces} $$
16 tablespoons is equal to 8 ounces.
More Information
Tablespoons are a common measure in cooking. Using the conversion of 1 tablespoon to 0.5 ounces simplifies many recipes when changing from volume to weight measurements.
Tips
A common mistake is using the wrong conversion factor. Always double-check conversion factors before performing calculations.
