4 tablespoons (tbs) equals 2 fluid ounces (oz).
Since 1 tablespoon is equal to 0.5 fluid ounces, multiplying 4 by 0.5 gives the total in ounces. This simple multiplication converts tablespoons to fluid ounces, helping in cooking or measuring liquids.
Conversion Tool
Result in oz:
Conversion Formula
The conversion formula from tablespoons (tbs) to fluid ounces (oz) is:
oz = tbs × 0.5
This works because 1 tablespoon equals exactly 0.5 fluid ounces. To convert, multiply the number of tablespoons by 0.5. This method works for any value in tbs.
Example calculation:
- Given: 4 tbs
- Multiply by 0.5: 4 × 0.5 = 2
- Result: 2 oz
Conversion Example
- Convert 7 tbs to oz:
- 7 × 0.5 = 3.5 oz
- Multiply the tablespoons by 0.5 to get fluid ounces.
- Convert 10 tbs to oz:
- 10 × 0.5 = 5 oz
- Simply multiply the input by 0.5.
- Convert 2.5 tbs to oz:
- 2.5 × 0.5 = 1.25 oz
- Decimal multiplication works the same way.
- Convert 0 tbs to oz:
- 0 × 0.5 = 0 oz
- Zero tablespoons means zero ounces.
Conversion Chart
| Tablespoons (tbs) | Fluid Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| -21.0 | -10.5 |
| -20.0 | -10.0 |
| -19.0 | -9.5 |
| -18.0 | -9.0 |
| -17.0 | -8.5 |
| -16.0 | -8.0 |
| -15.0 | -7.5 |
| -14.0 | -7.0 |
| -13.0 | -6.5 |
| -12.0 | -6.0 |
| -11.0 | -5.5 |
| -10.0 | -5.0 |
| -9.0 | -4.5 |
| -8.0 | -4.0 |
| -7.0 | -3.5 |
| -6.0 | -3.0 |
| -5.0 | -2.5 |
| -4.0 | -2.0 |
| -3.0 | -1.5 |
| -2.0 | -1.0 |
| -1.0 | -0.5 |
| 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | 0.5 |
| 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 3.0 | 1.5 |
| 4.0 | 2.0 |
| 5.0 | 2.5 |
| 6.0 | 3.0 |
| 7.0 | 3.5 |
| 8.0 | 4.0 |
| 9.0 | 4.5 |
| 10.0 | 5.0 |
| 11.0 | 5.5 |
| 12.0 | 6.0 |
| 13.0 | 6.5 |
| 14.0 | 7.0 |
| 15.0 | 7.5 |
| 16.0 | 8.0 |
| 17.0 | 8.5 |
| 18.0 | 9.0 |
| 19.0 | 9.5 |
| 20.0 | 10.0 |
| 21.0 | 10.5 |
| 22.0 | 11.0 |
| 23.0 | 11.5 |
| 24.0 | 12.0 |
| 25.0 | 12.5 |
| 26.0 | 13.0 |
| 27.0 | 13.5 |
| 28.0 | 14.0 |
| 29.0 | 14.5 |
This chart lists tablespoon values in the left column and their equivalent fluid ounces on the right. To find the oz for any tbs, locate the desired tbs in the table, then read across for the oz value.
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Conversion Definitions
tbs (tablespoon): A tablespoon is a unit of volume measurement used mainly in cooking and serving sizes, equal to 3 teaspoons or approximately 14.787 milliliters. In US customary units, it’s commonly used to measure both liquid and dry ingredients.
oz (fluid ounce): A fluid ounce is a volume unit in the US customary and imperial systems, representing about 29.5735 milliliters in the US. It measures liquid capacity, different from the ounce used for weight, and is used in recipes, beverage servings, and liquid volume measurements.
Conversion FAQs
Can I convert tablespoons to ounces for dry ingredients using this formula?
The formula shown converts tablespoons to fluid ounces which measures volume. Dry ingredient conversions depend on density and may not equal the same volume. For accurate dry weight, different methods or scales are needed.
Why is 1 tablespoon equal to 0.5 fluid ounces?
In US measurements, 1 tablespoon is standardized as 3 teaspoons and 1 teaspoon equals 1/6 fluid ounce. Multiplying 3 by 1/6 gives 0.5 fluid ounces per tablespoon. This standard is used for liquid volume conversions.
What if I enter negative values in the conversion tool?
Negative values represent negative volume, which is not physically meaningful but the tool will calculate mathematically by multiplying the input by 0.5. Use positive inputs for practical conversions.
Are tablespoons and fluid ounces interchangeable in all countries?
No, tablespoon volumes differ internationally. For example, Australian tablespoons are larger than US tablespoons, so conversions must consider regional standards. The 0.5 oz per tablespoon applies to US customary units.
Can I use this conversion for cooking oil and water equally?
Since both are liquids measured by volume, this conversion applies equally to water, oil, and similar liquids. However, density differences matter if converting to weight, but for volume, this formula stays correct.