What Is a Third of 8 Tablespoons?
A third of 8 tablespoons is 2⅔ tablespoons — that's 8 teaspoons.
Measure it as: 2 tbsp + 2 tsp
How to measure 2⅔ tablespoons
- With standard cups & spoons: 2 tbsp + 2 tsp
- By volume: 39 ml, or 1.33 fluid ounces — handy if you have a measuring jug.
- By weight (most accurate): see the gram table below for common ingredients.
Spoon measurements scale on a simple ladder: 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons, and 1 teaspoon = 2 half-teaspoons = 4 quarter-teaspoons. So a third of 8 tablespoons works out to 2 tbsp + 2 tsp — every part of it comes straight from a standard measuring spoon set.
2⅔ tablespoons in grams
Volume-to-weight depends on the ingredient — a cup of flour weighs far less than a cup of honey. For 2⅔ tablespoons:
| Ingredient | 2⅔ tablespoons weighs about |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 20 g |
| Granulated sugar | 33 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 37 g |
| Powdered sugar | 20 g |
| Butter | 38 g |
| Milk | 40 g |
| Water | 40 g |
| Vegetable oil | 36 g |
| Honey | 57 g |
Recipe Thirds Chart: nearby amounts
| Original | A third | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| 4 tablespoons | 1⅓ tablespoons | 1 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 5 tablespoons | 1⅔ tablespoons | 1 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 6 tablespoons | 2 tablespoons | 2 tbsp |
| 8 tablespoons | 2⅔ tablespoons | 2 tbsp + 2 tsp |
See the full recipe thirds chart →
Frequently asked questions
What is a third of 8 tablespoons in milliliters?
A third of 8 tablespoons is about 39 ml (1.33 fl oz).
What's the easiest way to measure 2⅔ tablespoons without special cups?
Use standard measures: 2 tbsp + 2 tsp. Every part of that comes from a standard measuring cup and spoon set.