What does 3 tablespoons of olive oil look like?
3 tablespoons of olive oil is a standard cooking measurement that is about the size of a golf ball. When poured into a glass 1.48 in (3.76 cm) wide, it occupies a volume of 3 tbsp (44.4 mL).
In kitchen measures
3 tablespoons
9 tsp · 3 tbsp · 0.188 cups
about the size of a golf ball
- Weight
- 1.44 oz (40.8 g)
- Volume
- 3 tbsp (44.4 mL)
- Glass it fills
- 1.48 in (3.76 cm) wide
- Density
- 0.92 g/mL
Olive oil typically ranges 0.9–0.93 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much does this amount of olive oil weigh?
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil has a weight of 1.44 oz (40.8 g).
- What are other ways to measure this in the kitchen?
- In kitchen measures, this amount is equal to 9 teaspoons, 3 tablespoons, or 0.188 cups.
- What is the density of this olive oil?
- The typical density is 0.92 g/mL, though it can range from 0.9 to 0.93 g/mL depending on packing.