Tag: Tablespoon equivalent

According to the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs, there is no single standard size for a scoop, making conversions less straightforward than you might think. The number of tablespoons in a scoop depends entirely on the type and size of the scoop you are using. This guide will clarify the common scoop sizes found in kitchens and nutritional supplements to help you measure accurately.

According to the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs, a numbered scoop's volume is based on the number of level scoops it takes to equal a quart. However, a standard scoop does not exist, so the number of tbsp in a scoop varies significantly depending on the scoop's size, its purpose (e.g., coffee, protein powder), and the substance being measured.