Which is larger, 1 fluid ounce or 1 tablespoon?

• A. 1 fluid ounce
• B. 1 tablespoon
• C. They are equal
• D. It cannot be determined

Answer: (A)

The essential idea is how the two volume units relate in U.S. customary measurements. A tablespoon is half a fluid ounce, and two tablespoons make one fluid ounce. So 1 fluid ounce is larger than 1 tablespoon. In milliliters, that’s about 30 mL for a fluid ounce versus 15 mL for a tablespoon, confirming the fluid ounce is bigger. If you’re ever choosing between the two, the larger amount is the fluid ounce.