2 bsp is equal to 1 fluid ounce (oz).
The conversion between bsp (tablespoons) and oz (fluid ounces) is based on the fact that 1 tablespoon equals 0.5 fluid ounces. Therefore, multiplying the number of tablespoons by 0.5 gives the equivalent fluid ounces.
Conversion Tool
Result in oz:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert bsp (tablespoons) to oz (fluid ounces) is:
oz = bsp × 0.5
Because one tablespoon is half of a fluid ounce, multiplying the number of tablespoons by 0.5 gives the fluid ounces. This works since tablespoons and fluid ounces are both volume measurements used in cooking and liquids, but tablespoons measure smaller amounts.
For example, to convert 2 bsp to oz:
- Start with 2 bsp.
- Multiply by 0.5 (since 1 bsp = 0.5 oz): 2 × 0.5 = 1.
- The result is 1 oz.
Conversion Example
- 5 bsp to oz:
- 5 bsp × 0.5 = 2.5 oz.
- Multiply 5 by 0.5 to get 2.5.
- So, 5 tablespoons equals 2.5 fluid ounces.
- 10 bsp to oz:
- 10 bsp × 0.5 = 5 oz.
- Multiplying 10 by 0.5 gives 5.
- Therefore, 10 tablespoons is 5 fluid ounces.
- 0.75 bsp to oz:
- 0.75 bsp × 0.5 = 0.375 oz.
- Multiplying 0.75 by 0.5 results in 0.375.
- Thus, 0.75 tablespoons equals 0.375 fluid ounces.
- 3.5 bsp to oz:
- 3.5 bsp × 0.5 = 1.75 oz.
- Multiply 3.5 by 0.5 to get 1.75.
- So, 3.5 tablespoons equals 1.75 fluid ounces.
- 8 bsp to oz:
- 8 bsp × 0.5 = 4 oz.
- Multiplying 8 by 0.5 results in 4.
- Therefore, 8 tablespoons is 4 fluid ounces.
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows conversions from -23.0 to 27.0 bsp to fluid ounces. To read the chart, find the bsp value in the left column and see its equivalent oz in the right column. Negative values indicate volumes below zero, useful for calculations involving differences or corrections.
bsp | oz |
---|---|
-23.0 | -11.5 |
-20.0 | -10.0 |
-17.0 | -8.5 |
-14.0 | -7.0 |
-11.0 | -5.5 |
-8.0 | -4.0 |
-5.0 | -2.5 |
-2.0 | -1.0 |
0.0 | 0.0 |
3.0 | 1.5 |
6.0 | 3.0 |
9.0 | 4.5 |
12.0 | 6.0 |
15.0 | 7.5 |
18.0 | 9.0 |
21.0 | 10.5 |
24.0 | 12.0 |
27.0 | 13.5 |
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Conversion Definitions
bsp: “bsp” stands for tablespoon, a volume unit used in cooking and measuring ingredients. One tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons or 1/16 of a cup. This unit commonly measures liquids or powders in recipes and is part of the US customary measurement system.
oz: “oz” refers to fluid ounce, a volume measurement mainly for liquids in the US customary and imperial systems. One fluid ounce equals approximately 29.57 milliliters. It differs from the ounce used for weight, focusing on liquid volume instead.
Conversion FAQs
Are tablespoons and fluid ounces interchangeable?
They are not exactly interchangeable but related. One tablespoon equals 0.5 fluid ounces, so two tablespoons equal one fluid ounce. Using tablespoons when fluid ounces are required could cause small errors in volume, especially in precise recipes.
Why does 1 tablespoon equal 0.5 fluid ounces?
This relationship comes from how US customary units are defined. Tablespoons are smaller units within cups, and fluid ounces are defined as 1/8 of a cup. Since there are 2 tablespoons in one fluid ounce, the conversion factor is 0.5.
Can I use this conversion for dry ingredients?
The conversion applies best for liquid volumes. Dry ingredients have varying densities, so volume-to-volume conversions may not equal the same weight or measure when dry. Use weight measurements for accuracy in dry ingredients.
Is the tablespoon size consistent worldwide?
No, tablespoon sizes vary between countries. The US tablespoon is 14.79 ml, while the UK tablespoon is 15 ml or sometimes 17.7 ml in Australia. This difference affects conversions, so check which standard is used for your recipe.
How precise is the conversion of bsp to oz?
The conversion factor 0.5 is exact for US customary units. However, small measurement tools or rounding may introduce slight inaccuracies. For everyday cooking, this precision is enough, but lab or scientific contexts might require more exact units.